Bhanu Jayanti is a special day which celebrated by the Nepalese community all over the Nepal with a whole lot of glory and pomp. The day commemorates the birth anniversary of great poet Bhanubhakta Acharya. Also Known as the adikavi, Bhanubhakta Acharya is celebrated for his contribution to the Nepali language. People of Nepal, India and of other countries too celebrate this day with joy.
Born at Chundiramgha in Tanahun district on Asar 29, 1871 BS, the first Nepali poet contributed immensely to unite the country through language, literature and culture by offering various literary creations.
Bhanu Jayanti is celebrated every year by the people of Nepal, Sikkim, Darjeeling and countries with Nepali-speaking communities such as Myanmar, Bhutan and others. Every year, Bhanu Jayanti is celebrated on the 29th day of the Nepali month of Ashadh. This year, Bhanu Jayanti will be celebrated on July 13 or Asar 29.
Acharya was inspired by a ghansi (grass cutter) to do something that would leave a mark in the society. As a result, he translated Ramayana to Nepali that established him as a poet among the Nepali community, according to sayings.
His other popular literary works include Prashnottar, Bhaktamala, Ramgita and Badhushiksha.
On the occasion, various organizations working in language, literature and culture have organized various programs. Similarly, a program will be organized at Rani Pokhari in Kathmandu on Wednesday morning. On the occasion, the statue of Bhanubhakta will be garlanded and a morning procession will be taken out.
History of Bhanu Jayanti
This day celebrates the Nepali culture – a culture rich with literature, poetry, rituals and the Nepali language. Bhanubhakta Acharya, born on July 13, 1813 initially did his education under the supervision of his grandfather and later moved to Varanasi. He is known for laying the foundation stone of the Nepali language. On this day, the Nepali community promise to take the language forward, make it richer with new forms of written, oral and visual arts and keep preserving their culture and the language.
