Later to be known as Aadikavi, Bhanubhakta Acharya was the first to translate the epic Ramayana from Sanskrit to generally understood Nepali language thus hugely contributing to building the foundation of Nepali literature through many of his epics and poems that he wrote. He is a revered not only in Nepal but beyond the national frontiers, Darjeeling, Sikkim and Deheradun.
The 194 birth anniversary of first poet of Nepali language was celebrated in a grand manner in Gangtok.A colourful rally was taken-out from Bhanu Garden,zero point to TNA School Aditorium where a cultural programme to mark the Bhanu Jayanti was orgainsedby Nepali Sahitya Parishad of Sikkim which included presentation of "BHANU PURASKAR" to Shri Bhim Dahal as well as finals of Inter-School Debate Competition.
The Chief Guest of the occasion was Shri Mingma Sherpa, the Deputy speaker of Sikkim Legislative and the function was presided over by Minister G.M. Gurung.
(All photographs are through courtesy: HimgiriNepali)
