WHO IS KRISHNA THAPA कृष्णपक्ष ?
I was raised by mother nature in a remote, peaceful and a beautiful village of Nepal . My birthplace Dhading, far away from the city, where my childhood was spent talking with the mountains, woods and rivers. Since there were very few accesses I could enjoy in such a small and silent village, words and the colors were the only close friends with whom I could play with.
In my early days I was shy and introvert by nature. I could spend the whole day having a conversation with myself. My own imagination and the imaginative characters always diverted me from the crowd, from the friends and frequently from the reality too. In fact, I always created my poetry or artworks by letting my imagination fly more and more. Thus they were the true inspiration of my creativity.
I started to draw and paint from very early days. I still remember I have participated and got numbers of prizes in almost all of the District level Painting or Poster design competitions organised by District Education Office, Red Cross Society, District Health Office or Inter School competitions. I always feel happy to read books and write poetry or stories. Since books and colors have been my everlasting close friends with whom I could always play with and be happy even in my lonely moments.
After completing my high school from village, I went to Kathmandu, capital city of Nepal for the further education. Though I studied Science, Art and imaginations were more meaningful to me. I went to Amar Chitrakar, a famous artist of Nepal. I got very inspired by his figurative paintings and sculptures. In his last years, I stayed in his house, which was itself like an art museum or a precious gallery. I always learned and got inspired by his painting workshop, his focus and ability to capture emotions and the powerful language of colors.
मुलत: म कथाहरु लेख्छु, चित्रहरु कोर्छु यद्यपि लेख्नु र रंगसंग खेल्नु यी दुवै मेरा पेशा भने होइनन । कर्मले त म पराइ माटोमा पसिना पोख्ने श्रमजीवी, विगत केही बर्षदेखि इजरायलमा बस्छु । यस अर्थमा घर छोडेर विदेशिने युवाहरुको ठूलो हिस्साको म एक प्रतिनिधि पात्र हुँ । बाध्यता, रहर, बेरोजगारी, नियति या पलायन … जे संज्ञा दिएपनि मेरो कर्म नेपाल र नेपालीको तितो सत्य हो । म त्यही सत्य हिडेको छु – परदेश यात्रा । परदेश, जहाँ रहर र सपनाहरु धेरै तर फुर्सद कम भएका लाखौँ युवाहरु छन, घर छाडेर विरानो मुलुकमा कर्म गर्न आएका, तिनै श्रमजीवीहरुको लहरमा उभिएको छु म । र घर छोड्ने यो यात्रा, यो लहर सदियौं देखि चलायमान छ ।
स्वाभावले म सानैदेखि अन्तर्मुखि रहेँ । कल्पनामा हराउनु, रंग र कुचिहरुसँग खेल्नु मेरा रुचीका विषयहरु थिए । आफैँसँगको सम्वादले मलाई हरदम साहित्य र चित्रकारितामा डुव्न प्रेरित गरिरहे । आफैँसँगको यो स्ववार्तालाप कुनैवेला यति सघन भइदिन्छ, म बिर्सन्छु कि अभावले पराजित भएका छन मेरा सपनाहरु, बिर्सिन्छु कि यो व्यस्तता र मरुभूमिका पसिनाहरु … र कोर्छु दुईचार अक्षर, त्यही हो मेरो साहित्य ।
‘तिर्खा कथासंग्रह’ मेरो पहिलो प्रकाशित कृति हो । सम्पादनको हिसाबले इजरायल प्रवासबाट प्रकाशन हुने साहित्यिक पत्रिका नेपाल चौतारी र मेरो नेपालको सम्पादन पनि गरेँ । त्यसका साथै ‘इजरायल भूमिमा नेपाली कलमहरु’ नामक संयुक्त संग्रह पनि निकाल्यौँ । साहित्यिक रचना, समाचार र अन्य गतिविधिहरुसँग अपडेट रहन इन्टरनेटमा ‘साहित्यसंसार डट कम अनलाइन पत्रिका पनि सञ्चालन गर्दै आएको छु ।
कहिलेकाही लाग्छ म सपनै सपनाले भरिएको मानिस हुँ , शायद हामी सबै यस्तै छौँ । यदि सपनै नहुदो हो त जीवन यति सुन्दर, यति प्रिय र अर्थपूर्ण पनि हुदैनथ्यो होला । सपना र विपनाको अन्तर समयले सिकाउदै जाँदो रहेछ मान्छेलाई । हेर्दै जाउँ कति छुट्ने हुन, कति साकार हुने हुन … ।
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Early Encouragement & Childhood Memories
When I was a child, I used to attend a small tuition class. One day, Dr. Nabin Pahadi—my teacher and neighbor—noticed my drawings and paintings. After carefully looking at them, he gently told me that I should continue this hobby seriously.
The very next day, with the help of a charity organization, he brought me a wonderful gift: pencils, brushes, colors, and beautiful sketch pads. For a child like me, it felt like a dream come true. I remember filling every single page of that sketch pad with colors and imagination. Even today, I still have my very first sketch pad and those early drawings.
I may have forgotten the name of the organization that provided those art supplies, but I can never forget Nabin Dai—who supported me, believed in me, and encouraged me at every step.
Becoming a “Star” at a New School
I completed my primary education at Gairi Gaun School in Pauwa, Dhading. After finishing Class 5, I had to transfer to a school in Dhading Besi. At that time, my elder brother Govinda Thapa—two years senior to me—was already studying at Neelkantha High School.
Before moving, I had created a small handmade comic book with my own drawings. It told a simple story about landlords and villagers. My brother took that little comic and placed it in Janata Pustakalaya (Janata Library).
When I joined my new school, something magical happened. Many of my brother’s friends and even teachers already knew me—they had seen my drawings at the library. I was unexpectedly treated like a little star. One teacher, Umed Pradhan, praised my work and said, “You are gifted with art.” That moment remains one of the most precious and unforgettable moments of my life.
The First Big Prize
Whenever the District Education Office organized painting or creative art competitions, our social studies teacher, Bhupendra Shrestha, always encouraged us to participate. My friend Raju and I represented Neelkantha High School in many such competitions. Most of the time, one of us would win—sometimes Raju, sometimes me.
One particular competition focused on health and population awareness. I painted a poster showing a small family—two children, parents, and a dog. That artwork won first prize. I received Rs. 1,200 along with a certificate, which felt like a huge achievement at the time. It was the first significant prize I ever received for my art, and it strengthened my belief in my creative path.
On Book Covers & Publications
Over the years, I have been fortunate to contribute to many literary works, both as an artist and a writer:
Prakriti Ka Pujari Bhumi (A Worshipper of Nature – Bhumi)
Biography of Bhumi Raman Nepal by Nabin Bandhu Pahadi.
Designed all magazine covers for “Mero Nepal”, a Nepali literary bimonthly print magazine published by the International Nepali Literary Society (INLS), Israel Chapter, where I also worked as an editor and graphic designer.
Designed multiple issues of “Nepal Chautari”, a Nepali monthly print magazine published by NRNA NCC Israel, where I also served as an editor.
“Bhunti” – An anthology of short stories by Sita Baral (Portugal). I also wrote the foreword.
“Tirkha” (The Thirst) – An anthology of short stories written by me.
“Jiwanlai Chiyauda” (Peeping into Life) – A book by Nisha Khanal Aryal. I wrote the foreword.
“Mod”e – Memoirs of Nayandra Chemjong. I wrote the foreword.
“Thopa Thopa” (The Drops) – A collection of lyrics by Sunil Sangam (Portugal). I wrote the foreword.
“Israeli Bhumima Nepali Kalamharu” (Nepali Pens in the Land of Israel) – A grand collection of writings by Nepali authors living in Israel. I contributed to writing, editing, layout, and design. Published by INLS Israel.
“Yahudi Bastima Nepali Taranga” (Nepali Waves in the Jewish Land) – A collection of memoirs published by the International Nepali Artist Forum, Israel.
“Mardako Maya” (Masculine Love) – A short story collection by Bhagawati Basnet.
My Published Works & Editorial Journey
I have published “Tirkha – An Anthology of Short Stories,” which includes 23 short stories inspired by life in Israel.
I have also published “Israeli Bhumima Nepali Kalamharu,” a collective literary work by Nepali writers living in Israel. In addition, I served as an editor for Mero Nepal (bimonthly publication of INLS Israel) and Nepal Chautari (monthly magazine published by NRNA NCC Israel and the Nepalese Workers’ Helping Forum).
These journeys—rooted in childhood encouragement, small victories, and unwavering support—continue to shape my life as an artist, writer, and storyteller.
I have published “Tirkha- An anthology of short stories”. 
