Our Story
After 29 years of success in Australia and New Zealand, Anandodhara ~ The Stream of Joy, started its Voyage with a Vision and Dream and entered a new Era through Digital Transformation. Anandodhara Readers Forum will commence regular Podcasts with Community Members, Well Wishers and Patrons along with sharing of videos of various events from the last 29 years.
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Our Journey
For nearly thirty years, Anandodhara has grown one gathering at a time — book fairs and literary evenings, debates and celebrations, across India, Australia and beyond. Here is our journey, told through the milestones that keep the stream of joy flowing.
Anita Agnihotri Sahitya Sandhya – ‘DAKHINA’ 25 Years – Silver Jubilee Issue inauguration
A literary evening with acclaimed author Anita Agnihotri marking Anandodhara's 29th year, alongside the launch of the 'Dakhina' Silver Jubilee commemorative issue.
Read more: Anita Agnihotri Sahitya Sandhya – ‘DAKHINA’ 25 Years – Silver Jubilee Issue inauguration
HAPPY 29th BIRTHDAY ANANDODHARA – The Stream of Joy
Celebrating 29 years of Anandodhara, the Stream of Joy — a unique community journey built by the people, for the people, with the people, since 1997.
Read more: HAPPY 29th BIRTHDAY ANANDODHARA – The Stream of Joy
আনন্দধারা ষ্টল
Anandodhara's book stall at the Ekushey Academy Book Fair in Ashfield Park, Sydney — a celebration of Bengali books, language and our literary community.
Read more: আনন্দধারা ষ্টলদুর্গাপূজা উৎসব ২০২৪
Anandodhara's flagship five-day Durga Puja: traditional rituals, dhaak, anjali, sindoor khela and cultural evenings, with bhog prasad served on all days.
Read more: দুর্গাপূজা উৎসব ২০২৪
বিনায়ক সাহিত্য সন্ধ্যা
A literary evening with eminent poet-author Binayak Bandyopadhyay in conversation with the Anandodhara Readers' Forum, part of our 1997–2022 Silver Jubilee year.
Read more: বিনায়ক সাহিত্য সন্ধ্যা
Kolkata Book Fair 2022
Anandodhara launched its Silver Jubilee celebrations in style at the Kolkata Book Fair, joined by Tridib Chattopadhyay of the Publishers & Booksellers Guild.
Read more: Kolkata Book Fair 2022
Self-Reliance through Co-Operative Movement – Rabindranath’s Visionary Implementation
The Readers' Forum's 10th Bitarka-Adda — a virtual seminar and Q&A on Rabindranath Tagore's vision of self-reliance through the co-operative movement.
Read more: Self-Reliance through Co-Operative Movement – Rabindranath’s Visionary Implementation
Epidemic Management – Health Co-operative and Rabindranath Tagore
The Readers' Forum's 9th Bitarka-Adda — a virtual seminar and Q&A on Rabindranath Tagore's vision of epidemic management through health co-operatives.
Read more: Epidemic Management – Health Co-operative and Rabindranath Tagore
Debate: ‘ডোকরা’ ~ কি আজ বিলুপ্তির পথে ? বাংলার প্রাচীন ও পুরাতনী কুটিরশিল্পের ভবিষ্যৎ !
The Readers' Forum's 8th Bitarka-Adda debates whether Dokra, an ancient Bengal cottage craft, is fading — and the future of Bengal's traditional crafts.
Read more: Debate: ‘ডোকরা’ ~ কি আজ বিলুপ্তির পথে ? বাংলার প্রাচীন ও পুরাতনী কুটিরশিল্পের ভবিষ্যৎ !
24 Years of Journey Celebration of Anandodhara
Marking Anandodhara's 24th anniversary with a special online celebration, rowing the 'book-boat' of literature once more into the hearts of the community.
Read more: 24 Years of Journey Celebration of Anandodhara
Debate: অর্থের মূল্য বোধ- কথাটাই অর্থহীন!
A lively debate inspired by Sri Aurobindo and the Mother's book 'The Value of Money', questioning what money and its worth truly mean in our lives.
Read more: Debate: অর্থের মূল্য বোধ- কথাটাই অর্থহীন!
Book Fair Kolkata (India) – 2021
Anandodhara at the 2021 Kolkata Book Fair — dedicated to Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, with Bangladesh as the focus country of the mega literary event.
Read more: Book Fair Kolkata (India) – 2021