Sathyajith Panachikal

Sathyajith Panachikal is a mariner and writer whose debut novel Stela of the Sinner reflects his imaginative storytelling, global experiences, and passion for literature and language.

on Feb 13, 2026

Stela of the sinner: THE RISE & FALL OF IMPERIAL MAGADHA

Seeker, wonderer, raconteur.

Sathyajith Panachikal has reconciled himself to the reality that it is impossible to be reborn in the ancient past with a smartphone and internet connection. Currently, he is trying in real earnest to regain the originality he had when he first chanced upon this planet. He considers it an honour to have been designated as the ‘Ambassador of the Spanish language’ for the year 2018, by the Cesar Egido Serrano Foundation and the Museum of the Word (Museo De La Palabra) for participation in the International Flash Fiction competition and promoting peace and concord between humans through writing.

His stories have appeared in Friday Flash Fiction, Entropy2, and The Dribble Drabble Review. Stela of the Sinner is his debut novel. A mariner by trade, Sathyajith is currently working in the offshore energy field in the Middle East and resides in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, with his wife.