Nepali Writers and Literature in Australia – My Vision, Plan, and Action: Journal 30

16 October – 15 November 2025 | Personal Journal 30

I welcome readers to the 30th edition of my monthly journal, dedicated to showcasing and promoting Australia-based Nepali literature and writers. This initiative aligned with my vision of fostering a vibrant and connected literary community. I warmly invited everyone to join me on this journey and share your invaluable insights to enrich our collective learning and creative endeavours.

Muktak Festival 2025 – Saturday, 18 October 2025

The International Nepali Literary Society (INLS) – NSW Chapter successfully organised the Muktak Festival 2025 in Blacktown, Sydney to celebrate the 116th birth anniversary of Mahakavi Laxmi Prasad Devkota.

The event was held with enthusiasm and joy, featuring nearly two dozen poets along with respected special guests including Dhruba Hari Adhikary, Gargi Sharma, Gyanu Walkar Paudyal, Raju Manandhar, Jeev Raj Ghimire, Mukti Ram Pokhrel, Santosh Sharma Timilsina, Kedar Pokhrel, Tripura Paudyal, Jitendra Malla, Sanu Prem Jyotsna, Pratigya Adhikari, Richa Gautam, Saurav Kiran Shrestha, Daya Ram Simkhada, Prabhav Dhakal, Komal Khatiwada, Nagendra Bhattarai, Pralhad Dhakal, and others.

The event was conducted under the chairmanship of Dr. Prakash Paudel and was emceed by General Secretary Bhabana Parajuli. I expressed heartfelt thanks and congratulations to the organizers and all participating poets for their lively Muktak recitations.

Sharada Monthly ‘Australia Edition’ – Saturday, 18 October 2025

After four months of continuous effort, I finally felt a huge sense of relief and accomplishment when the Australia Special Edition of Sharada Magazine was published and officially released in Nepal. This milestone became even more meaningful because it showcased the literary strength of Nepali-speaking communities across Australia.

More than 55 writers and poets who spoke Nepali as their mother tongue in Australia, contributed their creations for this special edition. Their poems, stories, essays, and reflections filled the magazine with richness and diversity. I felt deeply grateful to all of them, as their contributions made this publication not only successful but truly inspiring. It clearly showed how beautifully Nepali literature flourished within the Australian multicultural communities.

This issue became historic for another reason as well—it expanded beyond the regular 60–70 pages and was published as a 132-page extended edition for the first time. Coordinating this special issue was a challenging yet fulfilling experience, and I felt honoured to play this role.

I expressed my heartfelt thanks to Editor Bimal Bhaukaji, whose trust and guidance made this publication possible. I also acknowledged Sanu Prem Jyotsana and Ram Koirala for their unconditional support throughout the process. Their encouragement helped me complete this project with confidence.

As the issue entered the market in Nepal under the publication and editing of Bimal Bhaukajee, I proudly saw the works of writers from across Sydney and other parts of Australia come together in one place. This edition helped readers understand the strong presence and growing capability of Nepali literary creators living in Australia.

This issue of Sharada included the works of the following writers and poets who had been residing in Australia:

Surendra Dawadi	Prakash Panthi	Manoj Regmi
Manoj Regmi	Nagendra Sharma Bhattarai	Santosh Sharma
Sima Roshi	Rahul Aryal	Suman Pandey
Bharat Rai	Rajesh Bhusal	Janaki (Rimal) Paudel
Dr. Prakash Paudel	Keeming Rajbhandari	Mamata Mishra
Keshav Sharma	Muktiram Pokhel	Pushpa Lal Acharya
Pragya Paneru	Dr. Jivanath Lamsal	Ganesh Ghimire
Anjana Karki	Chaturbhuj Kharel ‘Sabibya’	Prabin Tandon
Komal Khatiwada	Mamata Tiwari	Roshni Khadka
Nimesh Bhandari	Shreya Paudel	Krishna Niraula
Asmita Regmi	Mahendra Paudel	Jenisha Gautam
Jitendra Malla	Kumar Giri	Shweta Mainali
Dr. Isha Sharma Koirala	Sanu Ghimire ‘Jyotsna’	Laxman Sanjyal
Sujata Basnet	Ramesh Adhikari	Nisprabh Saji
Padam Kafle ‘Mukti’	Binayak Adhikari	Dev Prasad Pathak
Ramprasad Koirala	Samu Upreti	Shubhechha Kadel
Niru Tripathi	Mumal Shrestha	Prakash Subedi
Richa Gautam	Mahata Ghimire Chapagain	Dr. Raju Manandhar
Deepak Subedi	Aayam Ghimire	Bhabana Parajuli

I looked forward with excitement to holding the physical copies of the magazine and sharing the joy with other writers—a moment I had eagerly awaited.

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2. प्रवासको प्रशंसनीय प्रयास by Dhurva Hari Adhikari, Himal Press.com - 15 November 2025

प्रवासको प्रशंसनीय प्रयास – Himal Press

Meeting with Suman Thapa Sangam – Sunday, 2 November 2025

I had the pleasure of meeting poet Suman Thapa Sangam at the Max Webber Library in Blacktown. I received her book ‘Abhyudaya’ along with poet Umesh Akinchan’s work ‘Shayad Kinaraharu’ as a collection for the book donation to the library.

During the short meeting, I shared my vision and ongoing efforts to promote Nepali language and literature, and to introduce Nepali writers to broader platforms. I also explained the role of Blacktown Library and the support it had been providing to community languages, including Nepali. I sincerely wished her continued success in her literary and poetic journey.

Book Donation – Wednesday, 5 November 2025

A new addition of 16 books was made to the Nepali collection at Max Webber Library, Blacktown. I facilitated a small but meaningful book donation event. The books were received by Ms Joy Bourke, Manager, Blacktown City Library Services.

I thanked all the writers and authors who could not attend but generously donated their books, showcasing the richness of Nepali literature and the growing cultural enthusiasm within Australia. I offered special thanks to Sanu Prem Jyotsana and Ram Koirala for consistently supporting this cause, and heartfelt appreciation to Blacktown Library for supporting multiculturalism and providing space for writers and their work from diverse backgrounds.

Rendezvous with Senior Nepali Authors – Monday, 10 November 2025

I spent blissful moments with veteran Nepali writers and authors—Gargi Sharma, Dhruba Adhikary, Gyanu Walker Poudyal, Tripura Poudyal, and Shanti Sharma—at Norwest.

The meeting with these inspirational literary figures was arranged by Ram Koirala. We also briefly discussed the book Colossal Love: My Life's Journey by Ram Prasad Koirala, which he dedicated to his grandmother, mother, daughter, and granddaughter—in fact, to all the women in his life who shaped him meaningfully.

I had the opportunity to share the joy of publishing a special edition of Sharada Monthly magazine dedicated to Nepali-speaking writers living in Australia, who continued to passionately contribute to Nepali-Australian literature. 

Like in previous months, I actively promoted Nepali literature in Australia this month. I recited three Muktaks at the Muktak Festival 2025 in Blacktown alongside many talented poets. I coordinated the publication of the Australia Special Edition of Sharada Magazine, featuring works from 56 Nepali-speaking writers living across Australia, highlighting the richness of our literary community abroad. I also met poet Suman Thapa Sangam and facilitated book donations to Max Webber Library, further spreading Nepali literature to wider audiences.

Reflecting on these experiences, I felt proud and inspired, reaffirming the importance of connecting writers, promoting Nepali literature, and nurturing our creative community in Australia.