Dharmaraj Thapa

Dharmaraj Thapa (1924–2014), often honored as “Lok Kabi” (People’s Poet), is a towering figure in Nepali folk literature and traditional music. Known for his timeless songs like “Suna Saili”, Thapa dedicated his life to preserving Nepal’s folk heritage, especially through poetry, music, and oral storytelling. Through his passionate works, he revived, preserved, and popularized Nepali