B. P. Koirala India-Nepal Foundation

B. P. Koirala India-Nepal Foundation

Established in December, 1991

Poemandu

‘Poemandu’ is a poetry recitation programme initiated by B.P Koirala India- Nepal Foundation. The programme was inaugurated on March 21, 2013 on the occasion of ‘World Poetry Day’ jointly by the National Poet of Nepal, Shri Madhav Prasad Ghimire and former Chancellor of Nepal Academy, Shri Bairagi Kaila. The editions of ‘Poemandu’ feature various poets from different regions of Nepal reciting poetry in different languages. Poems in Nepalese, Urdu, Maithali, Awadhi, English and Newari have been recited enthralling audience of varied age groups and background. BPKF has organized 30 editions of Poemandu till date.

Poet’s Conference-Promoting literary ties

Published On: November 23, 2018
Poet’s Conference-Promoting literary ties

B.P Koirala India-Nepal Foundation in association with Tribhuwan University organized a Poet’s Conference from 23rd -24th November 2018. Forty distinguished poets from India participated in the conference. The Conference created remarkable buzz among the poetic circle of India and Nepal.

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Poemandu and Documentary Screening in Nepal-Bharat Library

Published On: October 31, 2018
Poemandu and Documentary Screening in Nepal-Bharat Library

A Poetry recitation programme was organized in Nepal-Bharat Library on 5th October, 2018.Prominent poets from Nepal participated in the event.Embassy of India and BPKF also celebrated the Birth Anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on 31 October 2018. A documentary based on Life and Contribution of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel was screened for Nepali citizens at Nepal-Bharat Library.

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33rd Edition of Poemandu

Published On: September 1, 2017
33rd Edition of Poemandu

With the participation of enthusiastic Nepalese literary circle, the 33rd edition of ‘Poemandu’ was organized by B.P Koirala India-Nepal Foundation on 31st August 2017 at Nepal -Bharat Library.        This edition of ‘Poemandu’ involved a large number of Poets reciting poetry in different languages including Nepali, Hindi, Sanskrit and Bhojpuri.…

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32nd Edition of Poemandu

Published On: June 9, 2017
32nd Edition of Poemandu

With huge success and popularity of Poemandu, the Foundation decided to hold the 32nd edition of ‘Poemandu’ at Pokhara on 7th June 2017. 2.       22 poets of Pokhara including eminent poets Shri Tirtha Shrestha, Shri Janardhansharan Tripathi and Shri Durga Bahadur Shaha Baba recited their poems.  Around 80 persons attended the programme including…

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31st Edition of Poemandu

Published On: March 28, 2017
31st Edition of Poemandu

B.P. Koirala India-Nepal Foundation organized its 31st edition of ‘Poemandu’ on Sunday, 27th March 2017 at Nepal Bharat Library, Nepal Airlines Building, New Road, Kathmandu. In this edition of Poemandu, 16 poets recited their compositions in nine languages. The programme was attended by various literary figures, poets and general audience. Poems were recited in Hindi,…

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30th Edition of Poemandu to mark 'World Poetry Day'

Published On: March 16, 2016
30th Edition of Poemandu to mark 'World Poetry Day'

To mark ‘World Poetry Day’, B.P. Koirala India-Nepal Foundation organized its 30th edition of ‘Poemandu’ on Sunday, 20th March 2016 at Nepal Bharat Library, Nepal Airlines Building, New Road, Kathmandu. The Chief Guest of the programme was Prof Tulasi Diwas who released the book “Maun Akathya” written by Sri Shiva Kumar Mishra. Mr. Tulasi Diwas, the chief…

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29th edition of Poemandu -“Celebrating Ghalib Jayanti 2015”

Published On: December 27, 2015
29th edition of Poemandu -“Celebrating Ghalib Jayanti 2015”

Embassy of India and B.P. Koirala India-Nepal organized 29th edition of Poemandu to mark the 218th Birth anniversary of Mirza Ghalib on Friday, Sunday 27 December, 2015 at the Nepal Bharat Library in Nepal Airlines Building, New Road, Kathmandu.   The programme started with paying rich tribute  to Ghalib for his contributions in the field of Urdu poetry.  Prof. (Dr.) Sanath…

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28th edition of Poemandu

Published On: September 4, 2015
28th edition of Poemandu

  Embassy of India in Kathmandu and B.P. Koirala India-Nepal Foundation organized 28th edition of Poemandu on Thursday, September 03, 2015 at Nepal-Bharat Library in Nepal Airlines Building, New Road Gate.   This edition of Poemandu featured both eminent and promising poets of Nepal reciting their poems in Nepali, Hindi and English.   In this series of Poemandu, thirteen poets…

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27th edition of Poemandu

Published On: June 18, 2015
27th edition of Poemandu

Embassy of India and B.P. Koirala India-Nepal Foundation organized 27th edition of Poemandu on Thursday, June 18, 2015 at Nepal-Bharat Library in Nepal Airlines Building, New Road.   Abhay Kumar, Secretary of B.P. Koirala India-Nepal Foundation welcomed the guests and shared, “After almost one and half month, we are resuming our monthly events back at Nepal Bharat Library. The…

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