Bhanu Jayanti Celebrated Across the Country Today

KATHMANDU, July 13 — The 212th birth anniversary of Bhanubhakta Acharya, Nepal’s first poet and literary pioneer, is being marked across the country and in Nepali-speaking communities abroad with various events and tributes.

Bhanubhakta is best known for translating the Ramayana, a major Hindu scripture originally written in Sanskrit, into the Nepali language—making it accessible to the general public. His contributions are widely seen as a foundation for linguistic unity in Nepal, much like King Prithvi Narayan Shah unified the country geographically.

Born on 29 Asar 1871 BS in Chundiramgha, Tanahun, Bhanubhakta also authored several other important works, including Badhushikshya, Prashnottar, Bhaktamala, and Ramgeeta.

To honor him, people are gathering at various events nationwide to pay tribute, recite his works, and discuss his impact on Nepali literature. In Kathmandu, a statue of Bhanubhakta near Ranipokhari was garlanded following a morning procession. Recitations of the Ramayana translated by Bhanubhakta are also being held as part of the celebrations.

Associate Professor Gyannishtha Gyawali of Tribhuvan University said it is appropriate to call Bhanubhakta the "Adikabi" or "first poet" of Nepal due to his lasting contribution to linguistic and cultural unity.

Bhanubhakta’s legacy is celebrated not only in Nepal but also in places with large Nepali-speaking populations like Darjeeling, Sikkim, Bhutan, and Myanmar.

In a message on the occasion, President Ramchandra Paudel highlighted Bhanubhakta’s role in bringing the Nepali language closer to the people. “His work promoted the use of Nepali as a unifying language and enriched our literature and culture,” the President said.

He also emphasized the importance of preserving Bhanubhakta’s birthplace as a cultural and historical site and urged all Nepalis to draw inspiration from his contributions to strengthen unity, mutual respect, and cultural pride.

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