Bhanu Jayanti 2025
The state of Sikkim observes Bhanu Jayanti on 13 July of every year. Typically, it is observed on 13 July which is also the 29th day of the Nepalese month of Ashadh.
Bhanu Jayanti falls on a Sunday in 2025. It is a public holiday to celebrate Adikavi Bhanubhakta Acharya's birth anniversary.
Why is Bhanu Jayanti Celebrated?
Adikavi Bhanubhakta was born on 13 July 1814, in Chundiramgha Village, Bhanu Municipality, Tanahu, Nepal. Although Bhanu Bhakta was a poet from Nepal, the Sikkimese people hold a special place in his memory because the Nepalese language is widely spoken in the Sikkim-Darjeeling region. Nepali was previously only spoken orally. Bhanubhakta Acharya is regarded as the first poet to compose poems in Nepali and translate epics like the Ramayana into Nepali. The entire Ramayana was translated into simple Nepali by Bhanubhakta from Sanskrit. Bhanubhakta is credited to have made Ramyanya more accessible to the masses. Modern Dohori and folk songs for Nepali society are based on Bhanubhakta's straightforward Ramayana. Dohori is an example of how rhythm is used in songs and dialects. Bhanu Bhakta has been given the title of "Adhikavi" or "First Poet" in Sikkim. This day honours Nepali culture and literature.
How is Bhanu Jayanti Celebrated?
The pioneering poet's birth anniversary is commemorated for a full week by a gathering of Nepali intellectuals from Nepal and abroad. Literary seminars and poetry recitation contests are held to honour Adikavi Bhanubhakta on the anniversary of his birth. On this day in Sikkim, banks and the majority of public institutions are closed.
FAQs on Bhanu Jayanti 2025
- Why is Bhanu Jayanti celebrated?
Bhanu Jayanti is celebrated as a remembrance of Bhanubhakta Acharya’s birth anniversary. This is a cultural festival which is prevalent among the Nepali people across the globe.
- Which state celebrates Bhanu Jayanti?
Bhanu Jayanti is celebrated in Sikkim on 13 July every year and on 29th day of Ashadh, Nepalese month.
- Who is the mother of Bhanu Jayanti?
Bhanu Jayanti’s mother was Dharmawati Devi, and his father was Dhananjaya Acharya.
- What is the holiday of Bhanubhakta?
The holiday of Bhanubhakta is celebrated on 13 July which is celebrated as a cultural festival to remember the birth aniversary of Nepali poet, writer, and transaltor Bhanubhakta Acharya.
- When was Bhanubhakta Acharya born in Nepali?
Bhanubhakta Acharya was born the village of Chundi Ramgha, Tanahun District of Nepal on 13 July 1814 or 29 Ashadh (Nepalese month) 1871 BS.
- How do you celebrate Bhanu Jayanti?
Cultural festivals are organised on this day and President and Prime Minister of Nepal remember the great poet on this day. The statues of Bhanubhakta are garlanded throughout Nepal and even in India. On this day, people participate in parades and praise Bhanubhakta by chanting slogans.
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