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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.

  19. 23 Feb 2020Anandodhara Event

    Book Fair Sydney (Australia) - 2020

    Anandodhara's popular stall at the 2020 Sydney Book Fair, bringing a wide range of Indian and Bengali books to readers and families across Australia.

  21. 9 Feb 2020Anandodhara Event

    Book Fair Kolkata (India) - 2020

    A memorable outing for Anandodhara at the Australia stall of the February 2020 Kolkata Book Fair, sharing Bengali literature with a wider audience.

  22. 29 Jan to 9 Feb 2020Anandodhara Event

    Book Fair Kolkata (India) - 2020

    The launch of Anandodhara's 'Aparthib Bishwayan' (Ethereal Globalisation) at the Australia stall of the International Kolkata Book Fair, 2020.

  23. 6 Apr 2019Anandodhara Event

    Subodh Sarkar - Kobita Oporanho

    An afternoon of poetry with Subodh Sarkar at Anandodhara's Croydon Park library, Sydney, as the poet shared the myriad experiences of his career.

  24. 12 Jan 2019Anandodhara Event

    Shirshendu Kolkata Residence

    Revisiting a cherished meeting with celebrated novelist Shirshendu Mukhopadhyay at his Kolkata residence - a warm, personal encounter for Anandodhara.

  25. 3 Sep 2017Anandodhara Event

    Srijato Ekai Ekshow

    Poet, singer, writer, presenter and film-maker Srijato held Sydney spellbound at Pennant Hills Community Centre - a one-man show of pure euphoria.

  26. 13 Nov 2016Anandodhara Event

    Dr. Nabakumar Basu - Ekti Majlishi Addaye

    A convivial literary dinner-adda with acclaimed author-physician Dr. Nabakumar Basu at the Strathfield Royal Indian Restaurant, Sydney.

  27. 13 Sep 2014Anandodhara Event

    Tilottama Sahitya Sandhya

    A literary evening with acclaimed author Tilottama Majumdar, presented with the Bengali Association of New South Wales to mark its 40th anniversary.

  28. 12 Apr 2014Anandodhara Event

    Abdullah Abu Sayeed - Boi Sandhya

    A memorable book evening with celebrated Bangladeshi author and educator Abdullah Abu Sayeed - engaging and inspiring from the very first word.

  29. 25 Mar 2012Anandodhara Event

    Samaresher Satkahon

    Anandodhara welcomed acclaimed novelist Samaresh Majumdar for a uniquely memorable literary evening at Croydon Public School, Sydney, in March 2012.

  30. 9 Jul 2011Anandodhara Event

    R. D. Burman Nite

    A pulsating musical tribute to R. D. Burman at Redgum Function Centre, Sydney, as Team Anandodhara - Bobby, Gargi, Jeet and Kiran - set the stage alight.

  31. 4 Sep 2010Anandodhara Event

    Unforgettable Melodies

    After nearly a decade, a musical evening of Hindi and Bengali favourites returned at Homebush Boys' High School - a delightful bouquet of golden songs.

  32. 3 Jul 2010Anandodhara Event

    Apurbo Duttar Kobita Sandhya

    An intimate evening of poetry with Apurba Dutta at the Anandodhara Library, Croydon Park, Sydney, in a warm and homely gathering of invited guests.

  33. 27 Mar 2010Anandodhara Event

    Harsha Dutta - Desh r Sompadoker Baithake

    An editorial adda with Harsha Dutta, editor of Desh magazine, sharing the craft and stories behind Bengal's most beloved literary journal.

  34. 7 Mar 2009Anandodhara Event

    Shirshendu Sahitya Sandhya

    A literary evening with celebrated novelist Shirshendu Mukhopadhyay at Strathfield Town Hall, Sydney - memorable from its very first moments.

  35. 11 Nov 2006Anandodhara Event

    Kaacher Manush Suchitra

    A finely crafted literary evening with beloved novelist Suchitra Bhattacharya at Homebush Boys' High School, Sydney, in November 2006.

  36. 24 Jun 2001Anandodhara Event

    Sunil er saathe Chadda (Cha - Adda)

    An informal tea-and-chat session with legendary author Sunil Gangopadhyay in Sydney - a relaxed adda of stories, ideas and warm conversation.

  37. 23 Jun 2001Anandodhara Event

    Sunil Sahitya Sandhya

    A unique 2001 literary evening with legendary author Sunil Gangopadhyay in Sydney, where his own fictional characters stepped up to question their creator.

  38. 11 Mar 2000Anandodhara Event

    S. D. Burman Nite

    An enchanting evening of S. D. Burman's golden melodies, featuring Abhijit Sarkar and Anandodhara's singers in a heartfelt musical tribute.

  39. 5 Jun 1999Anandodhara Event

    Ek Sandhaye Eka Salekin

    An evening at Ashfield Town Hall celebrating Sirajul Salekin of Bangladesh, whose golden voice had already enchanted Sydney's music lovers.

  40. 1 Nov 1998Anandodhara Event

    Painting Exhibition and Evening of Music

    A painting exhibition and evening of music at Ashfield Town Hall, curated by Arijit Sen, Rina Mitra and Abu Riyad Khan - art and melody together.

  41. 21 Mar 1998Anandodhara Event

    Salil Chowdhury Nite

    An exclusive musical tribute to maestro Salil Chowdhury - his timeless Bengali and Hindi songs, with supporting dance and heartfelt recitation.

  42. 1 Mar 1997Anandodhara Event

    E Shudhu Gaaner Din

    The musical evening where Anandodhara's journey began in 1997 - a heartfelt celebration of Bengali song that started it all, By the People.