213th Bhanu Jayanti Celebrated Nationally and Internationally

Kathmandu. The 213th birth anniversary of Adikavi Bhanubhakta Acharya is being celebrated today by organizing various programs in the country and abroad. 

In this connection, a Prabhat Pheri has been organized in the capital Kathmandu. A special program has also been organized at the Pratima of Adikavi Bhanubhakta located in the premises of Nepal Pragya Pratishthan, including garlanding.

Bhanubhakta has done a great favor to the Nepali people by presenting the 'Ramayana' with a free translation of the biography of King Rama of Ayodhya written in Sanskrit. The Ramayana written by him is still recited with melody in Nepali homes.

It is said that while Prithvi Narayan Shah unified Nepal geographically, Adikavi Bhanubhakta unified it through language, literature, and culture.

Born in Chundirangha, Tanahu on Ashad 29, 1871 BS, Bhanubhakta was inspired to compose the Ramayana in Nepali after a simple grass-cutter advised him, 'After being born, one should earn fame by doing good deeds'.

'Badhushiksha' is another of his famous works. His works include 'Prashnottar', 'Bhaktamala', 'Ramgita', and miscellaneous compositions. Bhanubhakta has made a historic contribution to awakening Nepali national unity, national identity, and Nepali cultural consciousness, and strengthening national culture.

In homes, the Ramayana translated by him into the Nepali language is recited to celebrate Bhanu Jayanti. On this occasion, organizations working in the fields of language, literature, and culture are celebrating Bhanu Jayanti today with various programs. Organizations including Bhanu Pratishthan and Nepali Shiksha Parishad have also organized various programs.