Bhanu Jayanti Explained

Holiday Name:Bhanu Jayanti
Type:patriotic
Observedby:Nepal and India
Significance:Commemorates the Nepali-language writer Bhanubhakta Acharya
Date:13 July
Scheduling:same day every year
Duration:1 day
Frequency:Annual

Bhanu Jayanti is an observance annually celebrated on the 29th day of the Nepali month of Ashadha (13 July) to commemorate Nepali writer Bhanubhakta Acharya (1814– 1868) who translated the epic Ramayana from Sanskrit to Nepali for the first time. During the observance, many people add a garland to statues of Bhanubhakta, participate in the parades, and remember his contribution to the Nepali language.[1]

History

See main article: Bhanubhakta Acharya. Bhanubhakta Acharya was born on 13 July 1814 (29 Ashadh 1871 BS) in the village of Chundi Ramgha, Tanahun District, Nepal.[2] Acharya set out to translate the Valmiki Ramayana in the Nepali language, which is widely considered to be the first Nepali epic.[3] Due to this, the author, Bhanubhakta Acharya is known as Adikavi (first poet) in Nepal.[4]

Celebrations

During Bhanu Jayanti, high officials including the President of Nepal, and the Prime Minister of Nepal remember Acharya's contribution to the Nepali language.[5] [6] The people who participate in the parades, chant slogans praising Bhanubhakta.[7] The statues of Bhanubhakta throughout Nepal and India are garlanded.[8]

Bhanu Puraskar

During the occasion of Bhanu Jayanti, the Nepali Sahitya Parishad Sikkim, gives out prestigious award named after Bhanubhakta.[9]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Chakravarty . Tanuj . 12 July 2022 . Bhanu Jayanti: History and its significance for Gorkha community . 20 March 2023 . EastMojo . en-US.
  2. Web site: 13 July 2021 . Bhanu Bhakta Acharya: 5 reasons why a poet became a household name in Nepal . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20210713043312/https://english.onlinekhabar.com/bhanu-bhakta-acharya-nepal-aadikavi.html . 13 July 2021 . 20 July 2021 . OnlineKhabar . en-GB.
  3. News: 27 June 2016 . English translation of Bhanubhakta's 'Ramayana' released . Business Standard India . Press Trust of India . Business Standard.
  4. Web site: 10 July 2022 . Bhanu Jayanti 2022: Date, history and significance of the day . 20 March 2023 . Hindustan Times . en.
  5. Web site: Samiti . Rastriya Samachar . 13 July 2022 . Bhanu Jayanti, Guru Purnima being observed today . 20 March 2023 . The Himalayan Times . en.
  6. Web site: Adhikari . Priyanka . 13 July 2018 . PM Oli urges new generation to follow ideals of Bhanubhakta . 20 March 2023 . The Himalayan Times . en.
  7. Web site: Adhikari . Priyanka . 13 July 2018 . Morning procession held to mark 205th Bhanu Jayanti . 20 March 2023 . The Himalayan Times . en.
  8. Web site: Dhungel . Pankaj . 12 July 2022 . Ahead of Bhanu Jayanti, Sikkim unveils life-size statue of Nepali poet . 20 March 2023 . EastMojo . en-US.
  9. Web site: KN Sharma announced as Bhanu Puraskar 2022 awardee; Seva Shree honours for nine achievers . 20 March 2023 . Sikkimexpress . en.

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