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Aji’s Podcast preserves the stories and legacy of the elderly community in Nepal. Each episode features an elderly person’s extraordinary life story and personal journey that can inspire the younger generation. Interviews are conducted in Nepali, Newari and English languages. Please support us on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/ajis
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Top 10 Aji's Podcast Episodes
Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Aji's Podcast episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Aji's Podcast for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Aji's Podcast episode by adding your comments to the episode page.
![Aji's Podcast - #11 - Kulendra Devkota, 83 years old, educator and agriculture enthusiast [Nepali]](https://storage.googleapis.com/goodpods-images-bucket/episode_images/4b18b77defed75416be9d3f348d0ba63529f6829d0e191d08f79aa4b6280f13f.avif)
04/17/20 • 54 min
In our 11th episode we speak with 83 years old Kulendra Devkota. Kulendra fought against all odds including cast discrimination, malnutrition and ill-health to get an education and become a teacher and eventually a headmaster at Luintel High School in Gorkha. Throughout his teaching career, he educated more than 3,000 students including Dr. Baburam Bhattarai and Late Dr. Upendra Devkota. Later on in his life, he retired from teaching to dedicate his life to improving agriculture methods in his village. Today he is living a healthy life in Gorkha-- reading books, practicing yoga and observing religious pujas.
This episode with 83 years old Kulendra Devkota was recorded on 10 March 2020 at a recording studio in Kamaladi, Kathmandu by Aji’s Co-founder Lorina Sthapit.
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![Aji's Podcast - #10 - Dhammawati Guruma, 86 years old - Life Journey & Perspectives [Newa]](https://storage.googleapis.com/goodpods-images-bucket/episode_images/3a400c2895d559bc71c6cf4e3fdb5a3c0b1e2a9071658f87d48ecf5de663acd1.avif)
03/28/20 • 72 min
This episode with 86 years old Dhammawati Guruma was recorded on March 6th & 12, 2020 at the Dharmakriti Vihar in the Sheegha neighborhood of Kathmandu by Aji’s Co-founder Lorina Sthapit.
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![Aji's Podcast - #9 - Kirtan Krishna Bhattarai- Health enthusiast & environmentalist at 92 [Nepali]](https://storage.googleapis.com/goodpods-images-bucket/episode_images/e25c6969cf58454e7eeb656e47af4e5ca3c5c45641ba6a09de9416cf080eed60.avif)
03/21/20 • 49 min
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![Aji's Podcast - #8 - Late Shreemati Bajracharya, 77 years old- Life's joys and career as a school principal [Newari]](https://storage.googleapis.com/goodpods-images-bucket/episode_images/85bee6e64c64c9ebefd2699385cecb5b7557d17ec969da33e3633001f2d0f24e.avif)
#8 - Late Shreemati Bajracharya, 77 years old- Life's joys and career as a school principal [Newari]
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03/07/20 • 47 min
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![Aji's Podcast - #3 - Pragya Devi Shakya's childhood joys and struggles [Newari]](https://storage.googleapis.com/goodpods-images-bucket/episode_images/f2f8fe88699750ee31bb1fcfbb3695ea01e4dde1023eee6d62178e5ed53a1ac6.avif)
10/22/19 • 38 min
This episode with 71 year old Pragya Devi Shakya was recorded on 5 September 2019 at a recording studio in Ganabahal, Kathmandu by Aji’s Co-founder Lorina Sthapit.
![Aji's Podcast - #1 - Jagat Ratna Tuladhar's Lhasa Journeys [Nepali]](https://storage.googleapis.com/goodpods-images-bucket/episode_images/fb0f7eaeb45cb3ca1f16af4bbc0447988133817051944d6d55063f1125e5bcfd.avif)
#1 - Jagat Ratna Tuladhar's Lhasa Journeys [Nepali]
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08/24/19 • 43 min
For our first episode we have 87 year old Jagat Ratna Tuladhar from Maitidevi, Kathmandu. In this podcast, Jagat Ratna speaks about his secrets to good health and his remarkable and enduring journeys to Lhasa as a young trader in early 1950s.
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![Aji's Podcast - #19 - Sanu Kaji Shrestha, 77 years old, "येसो गरे कसो होला?" [Nepali]](https://storage.googleapis.com/goodpods-images-bucket/episode_images/4d59b9bd722610046299eb2fe242a4c633e72906aadbebcb3d597c847324102f.avif)
12/26/20 • 33 min
As a child, Sanu Kaji Shrestha was a curious tinkerer, today at 77 he has harnessed that curiosity to invent several cost-effective and eco-friendly technologies like briquettes from biodegradable wastes and solar cookers for which he has received several national and international recognitions. He is deeply inspired by his grandmother, who despite her blindness could navigate the entire neighborhood and lived a brave life. Sanu Kaji still continues to innovate through his organization, Foundation for Sustainable Technologies (FoST).
This episode with Sanu Kaji Shrestha was recorded on 15th December 2020 at Maya Manor Hotel in Hattisar, Kathmandu by Aji’s Co-founder Lorina Sthapit. The interview was conducted maintaining physical distance. This episode also includes public service messages from the World Health Organisation (WHO).
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![Aji's Podcast - #23 - Ambica Shrestha, 89 years old - Entrepreneur, Heritage conservationist and Social Worker [Nepali]](https://storage.googleapis.com/goodpods-images-bucket/episode_images/4d59b9bd722610046299eb2fe242a4c633e72906aadbebcb3d597c847324102f.avif)
#23 - Ambica Shrestha, 89 years old - Entrepreneur, Heritage conservationist and Social Worker [Nepali]
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07/27/21 • 44 min
Ambica Shrestha is a renowned entrepreneur, heritage conservationist, social worker, and the President of Dwarika ́s Hotels and Resorts. In this episode of Aji's Podcast, she shares about her life story--memories of childhood with her grandparents in Darjeeling, her experience of defying gender stereotypes, her strong will power that helped her beat cancer and her journey with her husband in establishing the Dawarika's Hotel. This episode also includes conversation with her grandson Rene Vijay Shrestha Einhaus, Executive Director, Dwarika's Group of Hotels & Resorts.
This episode with Ambica Shrestha was recorded on 5 April at The Dwarika's Hotel in Battisputali, Kathmandu by Aji’s Podcast host Lorina Sthapit. The interview was conducted maintaining physical distance. A big thank you to the Panchakanya Foundation for supporting this video edition of Aji's Podcast.
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![Aji's Podcast - #25 - Yagya Man Pati Bajracharya, 80 years old - Intangible Heritage Conservationist [Nepali]](https://storage.googleapis.com/goodpods-images-bucket/episode_images/4d59b9bd722610046299eb2fe242a4c633e72906aadbebcb3d597c847324102f.avif)
#25 - Yagya Man Pati Bajracharya, 80 years old - Intangible Heritage Conservationist [Nepali]
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08/13/21 • 34 min
Yagya Man Pati Bajracharya, 80 years, is an intangible heritage conservationist who is currently working on Kasthamandap reconstruction project. He is also a a Buddhist priest and Charya expert who is well known for his unique philosophy. Yagya Man Pati has served as a dedicated government employee for 3 decades and led important policy reforms in the Ministry of Finance and Land Reform Ministry. He is a recepient of the prestigious Gorkha Dakshina Bahu and Tri Shakti Patta awards.
This episode with Yagya Man Pati Bajracharya was recorded on 7 April 2021 at his home in Kuleshwor, Kathmandu by Aji’s Podcast host Sunita Dangol. The interview was conducted maintaining physical distance. A big thank you to the Panchakanya Foundation for supporting this video edition of Aji's Podcast.
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![Aji's Podcast - #17 - Geeta Shrestha Vaidya, 65 years old, Woman in science [Nepali]](https://storage.googleapis.com/goodpods-images-bucket/episode_images/f6d575e28ef0194fa8f866d64ad68090ffc10316ca5a1a9ecc3ab9ef9e5460b1.avif)
10/30/20 • 46 min
In our 17th episode we speak with 65 year old Dr. Geeta Shrestha Vaidya. A retired Chief Senior Scientific Officer at the reputed Nepal Academy of Science and Technology (NAST), Geeta Vaidya’s passion has always been in the field of science. Despite the inconvenience of traveling in crowded public transport experiencing perpetual harassments and juggling field research with parenting, she continued her education to get a masters degree in plant pathology and later a PhD in botany. Currently she is teaching in various colleges and has joined Aji’s community as a maker.
This episode with 65 years old Geeta Shrestha Vaidya was recorded on 3rd October 2020 at her home in Jayabageshwori, Kathmandu by Aji’s Co-founder Lorina Sthapit. The interview was conducted maintaining physical distance. This episode includes public service messages from the World Health Organisation (WHO).
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FAQ
How many episodes does Aji's Podcast have?
Aji's Podcast currently has 38 episodes available.
What topics does Aji's Podcast cover?
The podcast is about Society & Culture, History, Personal Journals and Podcasts.
What is the most popular episode on Aji's Podcast?
The episode title '#16 - Nil Shova Tuladhar, 76 years old, Woman of strength & courage [Newa]' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Aji's Podcast?
The average episode length on Aji's Podcast is 42 minutes.
How often are episodes of Aji's Podcast released?
Episodes of Aji's Podcast are typically released every 28 days, 23 hours.
When was the first episode of Aji's Podcast?
The first episode of Aji's Podcast was released on Aug 24, 2019.
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