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A Cultural Hub celebrating Bengali heritage since 1997

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.

Author signing books at an Anandodhara literary event, standing beside a guest
Anandodhara members gathered by a bookshelf holding a publication
An Anandodhara book stall with members and Bengali magazines on display
Three Anandodhara members at the '21 Years of Quality Service' stall

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.

  3. 15 Feb 2026Anandodhara Event

    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.

  6. 1 Mar 2022Anandodhara Event

    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.

  10. 28 Feb 2021Anandodhara Event

    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.

  12. 29 Jan to 9 Feb 2021Anandodhara Event

    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.

  13. 6 Dec 2020Anandodhara Event

    Debate: মগজাঞ্জলি

    The Readers' Forum's 6th Bitarka-Adda, 'Magajanjali' - can the mind's conditioning be turned to the greater good through conscious, well-aimed thought?

  16. 22 Aug 2020Anandodhara Event

    Debate: Economy is a Number Game

    A debate led by noted author and physician Dr. Nabakumar Basu - a deeply humane, fearless look at the 'number game' of economy in everyday life.

  17. 3 May 2020Anandodhara Event

    Debate: Need of the Hour & Beyond COVID-19

    'Vision 2020 - Need of the Hour & Beyond COVID-19': a global virtual platform evolving collective thought leadership through worldwide participation.

  18. 1 to 2 Mar 2020Anandodhara Event

    23 Years of Journey Celebration of Anandodhara

    Marking Anandodhara's 23rd anniversary on 1 March 2020, with recent Bitarka-Adda debate videos released on the Anandodhara website for all to enjoy.

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