Rajbhandari’s three books released simultaneously

Kathmandu, April 28: Author Laxmi Devi Rajbhandari marked a significant milestone in her literary journey with the release of three books of English poetry. The anthologies are titled ‘The Bird of Paradise’, ‘Eternal Vigilance’, and ‘Briar Rose’. All of them are long poems (Khanda Kabya) and as the writer says they each contribute a rich narrative of her years of life experience. The books were released on April 26 amidst a programme in Kathmandu. Various academicians such as Prof Dr Mohan Prasad Lohani, Prof Ganga Prasad Uprety, Prof Dr Padma Prasad Devkota, Prof Dr Shreedhar Gautam and Prof Keshav Sigdel were present on the occasion and the creations were released jointly. So far, the publications of literary creations by Rajbhandari include 19 anthologies (eight Nepali, one Newari, and 10 English). Laxmi Devi Rajbhandari was born and brought up in Kalimpong and has been living in Kathmandu since 1966.