Om Rizal’s Second Novel ‘Paikelo’ Unveiled

Author Om Rizal’s second novel, ‘Paikelo,’ was launched at Arshala in Kalikasthan, published by Nepalaya Publication. Rizal shared that ‘Paikelo’ is inspired by Karnali’s folk literature, language, and culture. The novel comprises 250 pages and is priced at 575 rupees, available nationwide in bookstores and online.

During the event held in Kathmandu, Rizal presented copies of the book as gifts to historian Bhaveshwar Pangeni and his daughter, Spruha Rizal, officially releasing ‘Paikelo.’ He highlighted the novel’s deep exploration of Karnali’s folk literature and cultural dimensions, stating, “Karnali folk literature and culture have been the driving inspiration for my writing.” He also commended the Dalit community’s role in preserving Karnali’s history and culture.

Rizal added, “My pen never ceases to write stories about endangered cultural aspects such as Karnali folk epics, heroic tales, Veerkhamb, Kirtikhamb, Padeuli, Hukkeli, and Nyawulya.” Nepalaya editor Vimal Acharya described ‘Paikelo’ as a significant literary and scholarly work. Om Rizal’s previous novel, ‘Hataru,’ has already been published.