Mahananda Sapkota (1896–1977) was a Nepalese social worker, etymologist, linguist, and poet. He received several national awards for his contributions to poetry.[1] His social work focused on education and social awareness particularly in eastern Nepal. A statue of him stands in Inaruwa of Sunsari District.
Mahananda Sapkota | |
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महानन्द सापकोटा | |
| Born | Yagyanidhi Sapkota May 10, 1896 |
| Died | 1977 |
| Nationality | Nepalese |
| Occupation(s) | Social worker, Linguist |
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His original name was Yagyanidhi Sapkota and his name was registered as Mahananda when he enrolled in a school in Tezpur in Assam, India. As his mother moved to Tezpur in Assam, she took him along with her. He studied till 7th grade in a government school there. From Dharanidhar Koirala he learnt about Nepali literature and was inspired to write poems.[2]
When Mahananda Sapkota returned to Nepal. He established schools in many places and persuaded people to educate their children.
He received Madan Puraskar for his book Nepali Nirbachan ko Ruprekha.[3]
Places named after him
edit- Guru Kul Marga, Biratnagar
- Mahananda crossroad, Inaruwa
- Mahananda Intersection, Dhulabari
- Mahnanda Park, Ilam
- Sapkota (crater)
Major publications
edit- Aante (I venture)
- Annu, Asha, Ashu (Annu, hope and tears)
- Aahuti (offering)
- Apungo (a sacred edible powder made of wheat, sugar offered in religious ceremony)
- Bishal Nepal (Great Nepal)
- Sukha ko bato yasto (the road to happiness)
- Mana Lahari (The song of heart)
- Nepali Nirbachan ko Ruprekha.
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ प्रधान, शरद (2021-07-28). "महानन्द सापकोटा : देशभक्त कवि, भाषा उपासक, समाज सुधारक". साहित्यपोस्ट. Retrieved 2021-12-06.
- ^ Mahananda Sapkota: A Messiah Of Nepali Language
- ^ "महानन्द सापकोटा – मदन पुरस्कार गुठी". guthi.madanpuraskar.org. Retrieved 2021-12-06.
