Full Name: Khojraj Gole
Literary Name: Gole Kr. Chaaliselee
Date of Birth: March 26, 1976 (Chaitra13, 2032 B.S.), Friday
Place of Birth: Chalisey, Sunkoshi Rural Municipality–7, Sindhuli District, Nepal
Father: Somilal Gole
Mother: Lrimaya Thokar
Permanent Address: Sunkoshi Rural Municipality–7, Chalise, Sindhuli District
Current Address: Gokarneshwor Municipality–1, Sundarijal, Kathmandu, Nepal

Introduction

Khojraj Gole is a multidimensional personality of Nepal, widely known as a writer, editor, advocate, trainer, radio practitioner, and socio-cultural activist. He has dedicated his life to the preservation, development, documentation, and institutional strengthening of Tamang language, literature, script, culture, indigenous knowledge systems, and collective identity. His contributions span literature, law, education, media, cultural research, and community capacity building.

Academic Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Sociology / Anthropology – Tribhuvan University
• Master’s Degree in Buddhist and Peace Studies – Lumbini Buddhist University
• Bachelor’s Degree in Law – Nepal Law Campus

Legal Profession

• Registered Advocate (2002) – Nepal Bar Council, Kathmandu
• Pleader (1999) – Nepal Bar Council, Kathmandu

Organizational Involvement and Positions

• Chairperson – S.C.R.C. Pvt. Ltd.
• General Secretary – Tamba Sangh Nepal (Founding Secretary)
• Secretary – Tamang Shrasta Samaj, Kathmandu (Founding Member)
• Initiator – Lokottar Lokwadi Ideological Campaign
• Activist Member – One of the three initiators of the Somsor Literary Movement

Trainings and Workshops Attended

• Two-month training on Stage, Radio, and Visual Presentation – 2002, Vigil Institute Pvt. Ltd., Kathmandu
• Two-day training on Tamang Literary Writing – 2008, Tamang Dajang and Tamang Pragya Sabha
• Nine-day training for Literacy Support Facilitators – 2052 B.S, PACT and Sindhuli Social Awareness Group
• One-day training on Damphu (Tamang Drum) Performance – 2064 B.S, Lasso (Tamang Cultural Magazine) and Nepali Folk Musical Instrument Museum, Kathmandu
• Two-day Leadership Development Training – 2065 B.S, Nepal Tamang National Federation, Kathmandu
• Three-day Photography Training on the occasion of the 20th Tamang Broadcasting Day – 2014, Tamang Communication Group, Kathmandu
• Eight-day Training on Tamang Script – 2009, Nepal Tamang Ghedung
• Basic Computer Training – 2005, Wisdom Computer Institute, Kathmandu

Published Books and Major Works

• WaliMhendo – Tamang Ghazal Collection (2011)
• Mhening – A Milestone of Tamang Identity (2017)
• Dawaphinzo Tamang – From Shepherd Life to National Panchayat (Biography) (2019)
• Tokma, Language and Stories of Struggle (Biography) (2021)

Editorial Work

Magazines and Journals:

• Tamang Sarokar (Fortnightly)
• Shrasta Aawaj (Literary Monthly)
• Yamburi Monthly
• Syalgar Monthly
• Republic of Korea published, Indigenous Journal and Souvenir-2025

Books Edited:

• Tambala Kairan– Author: Dhawawangyel Moktan
• Tamang Shrasta Samaj Smarika (2066 B.S)
• Kaiten – Poetry, Song, and Ghazal Collection
• Namsadim – Radio Program Compilation (Author: Hiraman Bal Tamang)
• Mani Lama Smritigrantha
• Tamba Hrimdim – Author: Pasang Dorje Lama

Language Editing

1. Nghema Thangpal – Kehrba Brelsang Kalpala Whai.
2. Written by Kabiraj Kaltan – “Yang” (Britam/Letters), Literary Work, 2013 (2070 B.S.).
3. Written by Kabiraj Kaltan Tamang – Hakwu Pakwu (Kolajuguda Whai).
4. Written by Nirubhakt Waiba – “Hyangda Thobo Jhusi Rapna Laba Khala” (Poetry Collection), 2013 (2070 B.S.).
5. Written by Nirubhakt Waiba – “Gle Tagur” (Chema/Drama), 2018 (2075 B.S.).
6. Tamba Sangh Nepal, Smarika – 2017 (2074 B.S.).
7. Written by Khenchen Kunga Wangchuk Rinpoche – Nyungne (Practice, Benefits, and Experiential Explanation), along with works of Jechun Sange Khandro Rinpoche (Juna Maya Thing), translated into Nepali by Khenpo Palsang Norbu Bomjan Lama, 2023 (2080 B.S.).
8. Written by Khenchen Kunga Wangchuk Rinpoche – The Path of Paramitayana: Practice Commentary, along with works of Jechun Sange Khandro Rinpoche (Juna Maya Thing), translated into Nepali by Khenpo Palsang Norbu Bomjan Lama, 2023 (2080 B.S.).
9. Written by Vidyadhar Gyurme Dorje – Comprehensive Dharmapala: A Concise Ritual Procedure, along with works of Jechun Sange Khandro Rinpoche (Juna Maya Thing), translated into Nepali by Khenpo Palsang Norbu Bomjan Lama, 2023 (2080 B.S.).
10. Written by Jinputra Rajatjal Asanga – Jinputra Ethical Conduct (Thirty-Seven Verses, with Translation and Explanation), along with works of Jechun Sange Khandro Rinpoche, translated into Nepali by Khenpo Palsang Norbu Bomjan Lama, 2023 (2080 B.S.).

Articles, Creative Writing, and Interviews

• Publication of essays, reviews, research-based articles, and creative writings in various national and community media
• Interviews and discussions on Tamang language, literature, culture, history, and indigenous knowledge through print, radio, and visual media

FM Radio Programs (Tamang Language)

• Star FM – 95.2 MHz
• Radio Mirmire – 94.6 MHz

Awards, Honors, and Recognitions

• First Prize – Tamang Poetry Competition (2066 B.S), Sri Phyafulla Pragati Yuwa Club, Kavrepalanchok
• Second Prize – Somcha Tamang National Poetry Conference (2064B.S), Tamang Dajang, Yambu
• First Prize – Dul Lhochhar Cultural Program (2069B.S)

Appreciation, Recognition, and Honors

1. Letter of Appreciation – 2004 (2061 B.S.), Enigma Art Foundation Nepal.
2. Letter of Recognition – 2011 (2068 B.S.), Nangsal Club–Nepal.
3. Letter of Recognition – 2014 (A.D.), Indigenous Film Archive.
4. Shesa–Syo Syo Honor – 2012 (2069 B.S.), Oppressed People’s Upliftment Forum, Nepal.
5. Letter of Recognition – 2012 (2069 B.S.), Bhaktapur FM Pvt. Ltd.
6. Letter of Appreciation – 2007 (2064 B.S.), Indigenous Nationalities Oppressed Upliftment Forum, Budhanilkantha.
7. Letter of Appreciation – 2016 (2073 B.S.), Nangsal Club Nepal, Kathmandu.
8. Letter of Recognition – 2023 (2080 B.S.), awarded on the occasion of Gone Nghya and Tamang Knowledge Day for delivering a virtual presentation, by Nepal Tamang Ghedung – Israel Chapter.
9. Letter of Recognition – 2023 (2080 B.S.), for editing the book Mani Lama Pakhrin Memorial Volume, awarded by Pakhrin Tamang Society, Kathmandu.
10. Certificate of Honor – 2024 (2081 B.S.), for providing training on “Tamba Consciousness (from Tangkhwa to Ling)” during a two-day interactive training program on Tamba, coordinated by Doramba–Shailung Rural Municipality, awarded by Nepal Tamang Tamba Ghedung.
11. Letter of Recognition – 2023 (2080 B.S.), for conducting training on the Role of Tamba in Building the Knowledge Sovereignty of the Tamang Nation during a three-day workshop supported financially by the Boudhanath Area Development Committee, awarded by Tamba Sangh Nepal.
12. Certificate of Honor – 2023 (2080 B.S.), for providing training on the Need and Role of Tamba in a three-day training program on Tamba, culture, knowledge, and methodology, awarded by Nepal Tamang Tamba Ghedung.
13. Certificate of Honor – 2024 (2081 B.S.), for delivering training and interactive sessions on Tamba, Bombo, Tamang identity, and Rimthim traditions during the Sonam Lhochhar (Dul/Sapukhri) celebrations focused on language, art, religion, and culture, awarded by Nepal Tamang Ghedung, Kandan Deupur Municipal Committee, Kavre.
14. Letter of Appreciation – Presented during the Third Tamang Knowledge Festival, organized on the occasion of Tamang Identity Day, for presenting a seminar paper on Choho, awarded by the Tamang Knowledge Festival Main Organizing Committee.

 

Trainings Conducted and Knowledge Sharing

• Trainer on Tamang language, script, literature, history, culture, identity, and indigenous knowledge systems across multiple districts of Nepal
• Trainer for Miss Tamang Ward and Miss Tamang Pokhara contestants on language, history, and identity (2023–2024)
• Workshops on Tamba, Choho system, traditional rituals, and community knowledge preservation
• Training and facilitation support to local governments and community institutions on cultural policy and heritage protection

Research, Fieldwork, and Community Engagement

• Cultural research, documentation, and training related to Choho management systems in Kathmandu Valley and Godawari Municipality
• Field-based studies, facilitation, and capacity-building activities in Tamang settlements across Sindhuli, Kavre, Kathmandu, Pokhara, and surrounding regions

Contact Information

• Mobile: +977-9841823535
• Email: [email protected]
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/khojraj/
• Blog: https://khojrajgole.blogspot.com/