President Ram Chandra Poudel has called for the development of Chundi Ramgha in Tanahun, the birthplace of Bhanu Bhakta Acharya, into a literary pilgrimage site and a symbolic center of national unity.
In a message issued on the occasion of the 211th birth anniversary of Adikavi Bhanu Bhakta Acharya, President Poudel emphasized the significance of Bhanu Bhakta’s contributions to the Nepali language, which have fostered linguistic unity among Nepali speakers worldwide. He highlighted that the Valmiki Ramayana, translated by Bhanu Bhakta in a simple, elegant, and engaging manner, has played a crucial role in enhancing emotional unity among all Nepalis, from the Himalayas to the plains.
President Poudel noted that the Bhanu Bhakta Ramayana is a key literary work that binds various ethnic groups in Nepal into a cohesive unit. He stressed that the upliftment of the Nepali language also supports the enrichment of other mother tongues, urging all linguistic communities to recognize the importance of preserving and promoting their languages.
Acknowledging Bhanu Bhakta’s unparalleled contribution to elevating the Nepali language as a poetic medium and enriching Nepali literature and culture, President Poudel expressed his best wishes for stronger mutual trust, love, and unity among all Nepalis. He hoped that the birth anniversary of Bhanu Bhakta would inspire all ethnic groups and linguistic communities in Nepal to cherish, respect, and preserve their literature and culture.
Adikavi Bhanu Bhakta Acharya was born on July 13, 1814 (Ashadh 29, 1871 BS) in Chundi Ramgha, Tanahun, to father Dhananjaya Acharya and mother Dharmawati Devi. Every year, on Ashadh 29, Nepali language, literature, and culture enthusiasts in Nepal and abroad celebrate Bhanu Jayanti with various programs to honor his memory.
