Bhanu Jayanti: Remembering the pioneer of Nepali literature

From left to right; Maheshor Sharma, Prakash Paudel, and Bhabana Parajuli Bastakoti spoke to SBS Nepali about the contribution of Bhanu Bhakta Acharya to Nepali literature.

From left to right; Maheshor Sharma, Prakash Paudel, and Bhabana Parajuli Bastakoti spoke to SBS Nepali about the contribution of Bhanu Bhakta Acharya to Nepali literature. Source: SBS / Sunita Pokharel

Every year, Bhanu Jayanti is celebrated to remember the contributions of Nepali poet Bhanu Bhakta Acharya. On the occasion of the 211th celebration, Prakash Poudel, Maheshwor Sharma and Bhabana Parajuli Bastakoti from the International Nepali Literary Society (INLS), New South Wales chapter, spoke to SBS Nepali about Acharya's role in shaping Nepali literature.


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