{"id":364,"date":"2025-05-22T04:09:14","date_gmt":"2025-05-22T04:09:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sinjalibishnukumar.com.np\/?page_id=364"},"modified":"2026-07-20T06:29:09","modified_gmt":"2026-07-20T06:29:09","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sinjalibishnukumar.com.np\/index.php\/about\/","title":{"rendered":"About"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_0 et_pb_section et_pb_fullwidth_section et_section_regular et_block_section\"><section class=\"et_pb_fullwidth_header_0 et_pb_fullwidth_header et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_fullwidth_header_container left\"><div class=\"header-content-container center\"><div class=\"header-content et_flex_module\"><h1 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Dr. Bishnu Kumar Sinjali<\/h1><div class=\"et_pb_header_content_wrapper\"><p>Poet | Sociologist | Author | Advocate of Indigenous Identity<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"et_pb_header_button_wrapper\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_fullwidth_header_overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_fullwidth_header_scroll\"><\/div><\/section><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_section_1 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section\"><div class=\"et_pb_row_0 et_pb_row et_block_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_0 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_0 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2><strong>Life and Identity<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Dr. Bishnu Kumar Sinjali, born in 1976 in the culturally rich landscape of Nepal, is a celebrated poet, sociologist, and advocate of indigenous identity. Deeply rooted in the Magar community, his journey spans decades of academic excellence, social research, and literary brilliance. As a trilingual communicator (Magar Dhut, Nepali, and English), he uses both the written and spoken word to influence, inspire, and educate.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">His work primarily focuses on ethnic identity, public health awareness, and indigenous language preservation. Whether in the classroom, at a cultural conference, or through his published books, Dr. Sinjali continues to be a torchbearer for Nepal\u2019s marginalized voices.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_section_2 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section\"><div class=\"et_pb_row_1 et_pb_row et_block_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_1 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_3 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_0 et_pb_blurb et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_blurb_position_top et_pb_module et_block_module preset--module--divi-blurb--6a5dc03469ba4\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_content\"><div class=\"et_pb_main_blurb_image et_animated\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap et_pb_only_image_mode_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sinjalibishnukumar.com.np\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/tribhuvan-university-logo-1.webp\" width=\"1200\" height=\"630\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sinjalibishnukumar.com.np\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/tribhuvan-university-logo-1.webp 1200w, https:\/\/sinjalibishnukumar.com.np\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/tribhuvan-university-logo-1-980x515.webp 980w, https:\/\/sinjalibishnukumar.com.np\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/tribhuvan-university-logo-1-480x252.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1200px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-387\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_container\"><h1 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Ph.D. in Sociology<\/h1><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_description\"><h2><strong>Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, Nepal<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Research focus: <strong data-start=\"2668\" data-end=\"2718\">Health Awareness Among Rural Magar Communities<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_column_2 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_3 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_1 et_pb_blurb et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_blurb_position_top et_pb_module et_block_module preset--module--divi-blurb--6a5dc03469ba4\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_content\"><div class=\"et_pb_main_blurb_image et_animated\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap et_pb_only_image_mode_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sinjalibishnukumar.com.np\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/tribhuvan-university-logo-1.webp\" width=\"1200\" height=\"630\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sinjalibishnukumar.com.np\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/tribhuvan-university-logo-1.webp 1200w, https:\/\/sinjalibishnukumar.com.np\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/tribhuvan-university-logo-1-980x515.webp 980w, https:\/\/sinjalibishnukumar.com.np\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/tribhuvan-university-logo-1-480x252.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1200px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-387\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_container\"><h1 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Master\u2019s in Sociology<\/h1><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_description\"><h2><strong>Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, Nepal<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: large;\">Specialization in Indigenous Studies<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_column_3 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_3 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_2 et_pb_blurb et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_blurb_position_top et_pb_module et_block_module preset--module--divi-blurb--6a5dc03469ba4\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_content\"><div class=\"et_pb_main_blurb_image et_animated\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap et_pb_only_image_mode_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sinjalibishnukumar.com.np\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/tribhuvan-university-logo-1.webp\" width=\"1200\" height=\"630\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sinjalibishnukumar.com.np\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/tribhuvan-university-logo-1.webp 1200w, https:\/\/sinjalibishnukumar.com.np\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/tribhuvan-university-logo-1-980x515.webp 980w, https:\/\/sinjalibishnukumar.com.np\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/tribhuvan-university-logo-1-480x252.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1200px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-387\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_container\"><h1 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Bachelor\u2019s Degree in Sociology and Literature<\/h1><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_description\"><h2><strong>Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, Nepal<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_section_3 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section\"><div class=\"et_pb_row_2 et_pb_row et_block_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_4 et_pb_column et_pb_column_2_3 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_1 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Researcher &amp; Educator<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Dr. Sinjali has worked extensively in rural Nepal conducting field-based sociological research, particularly in the Tanahun District. His fieldwork has informed national policies and community development strategies related to health awareness and cultural preservation.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Poet &amp; Author<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">He has authored more than half a dozen books, including academic research, collections of poetry, and literature in native Magar language. His work is featured in national magazines and journals.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_column_5 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_3 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_image_0 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_block_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sinjalibishnukumar.com.np\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/adibasi-magarka-bibidh-pachyaharu-thumbnail-175x255-70.jpg\" width=\"175\" height=\"250\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sinjalibishnukumar.com.np\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/adibasi-magarka-bibidh-pachyaharu-thumbnail-175x255-70.jpg 175w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 175px) 100vw, 175px\" class=\"wp-image-388\" title=\"adibasi-magarka-bibidh-pachyaharu-thumbnail-175x255-70\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_section_4 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section\"><div class=\"et_pb_row_3 et_pb_row et_block_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_6 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_2 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_number_counter_0 et_pb_number_counter et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_text_align_center et_pb_with_title et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"percent\"><p><span class=\"percent-value\"><\/span><span class=\"percent-sign\"><\/span><\/p><\/div><h3 class=\"title\">Published Books on sociology, literature, and culture<\/h3><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_column_7 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_2 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_number_counter_1 et_pb_number_counter et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_text_align_center et_pb_with_title et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"percent\"><p><span class=\"percent-value\"><\/span><span class=\"percent-sign\"><\/span><\/p><\/div><h3 class=\"title\">National Conferences as speaker and panelist<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_row_4 et_pb_row et_block_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_8 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_2 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_3 et_pb_blurb et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_blurb_position_top et_pb_module et_block_module preset--module--divi-blurb--6a5dc03469ba4\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_content\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_container\"><h3 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Recipient of Indigenous Literature Award (2022)<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_column_9 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_2 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_4 et_pb_blurb et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_blurb_position_top et_pb_module et_block_module preset--module--divi-blurb--6a5dc03469ba4\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_content\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_container\"><h3 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Advisor to Indigenous Writers\u2019 Association, Nepal<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_section_5 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section\"><div class=\"et_pb_row_5 et_pb_row et_block_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_10 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_2 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2>My Mission<\/h2>\n<p>My life\u2019s mission is to preserve and promote the cultural and linguistic identity of Nepal\u2019s indigenous communities, especially the Magar people, through literature, research, and education.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Vision for the Future<\/h2>\n<p>To see every indigenous child learn their native language in schools, and to create spaces in national literature that reflect the diversity and depth of Nepali identity.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_section_6 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section\"><div class=\"et_pb_row_6 et_pb_row et_block_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_11 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_2 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_3 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h1>Language<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_column_12 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_2 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_4 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h1>Skills<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_row_7 et_pb_row et_block_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_13 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_2 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><ul class=\"et_pb_counters_0 et_pb_counters et-waypoint et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><li class=\"et_pb_counter_0 et_pb_counter\"><span class=\"et_pb_counter_title\">Magar Dhut (Native)<\/span><span class=\"et_pb_counter_container\"><span class=\"et_pb_counter_amount\" data-width=\"100%\"><span class=\"et_pb_counter_amount_number\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"et_pb_counter_amount overlay\" data-width=\"100%\"><span class=\"et_pb_counter_amount_number\"><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li><li class=\"et_pb_counter_1 et_pb_counter\"><span class=\"et_pb_counter_title\">Nepali (Fluent)<\/span><span class=\"et_pb_counter_container\"><span class=\"et_pb_counter_amount\" data-width=\"100%\"><span class=\"et_pb_counter_amount_number\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"et_pb_counter_amount overlay\" data-width=\"100%\"><span class=\"et_pb_counter_amount_number\"><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li><li class=\"et_pb_counter_2 et_pb_counter\"><span class=\"et_pb_counter_title\">English (Advanced)<\/span><span class=\"et_pb_counter_container\"><span class=\"et_pb_counter_amount\" data-width=\"100%\"><span class=\"et_pb_counter_amount_number\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"et_pb_counter_amount overlay\" 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