161st Moti Jayanti being observed today
Summary
The 161st birth anniversary of Motiram Bhatta is being observed today with literary events in Kathmandu. Nepali Education Council and Nepal Academy are organizing programmes, including a Poet Conference and the Youth Poet Moti Award ceremony.
Key Points
- The 161st Moti Jayanti is being observed today through several literary events in Kathmandu.
- Motiram Bhatta is remembered for major contributions to Nepali literature, including promoting Bhanubhakta Acharya and introducing ghazals in Nepali literature.
- He is also credited with bringing the printing press to Nepal, which helped launch journalism in the country.
- The Nepali Education Council is hosting a Poet Conference this afternoon and will distribute the Youth Poet Moti Award.
