GANGTOK, July 13: Sikkim is gearing up to celebrate the 193rd birth anniversary of Bhanu Bhakta Acharya, an eminent Nepali writer, today. Sikkim Governor Mr V Rama Rao and chief minister Mr Pawan Chamling have extended their greetings to the peopole of the state on this occasion. Bhanu Bhakta Acharya who is also known as Aadhvi Kavi, became famous after he translated the Ramayana in Nepali language in the 18th century. The main celebrations are being held at across state especially at Gangtok,Singtam& Namchi.
People would gather at Singtam Bazaar tomorrow to celebrate the day amidst lots of fun state agriculture minister Mr Somnath Poudyal said.Nepal Singer Kunti Moktan is performing live in Sintam.The writer Bhim Dahal will be presented "Bhanu Puraskar" by Nepali Sahitya Parishad in Gangtok as well as The finals of Inter-School debate will be held today at Gangtok and Award Cermony is being organised at Namchi Community Hall today to mark the occassion.
