Moti Jayanti being marked today
Summary
The 160th birth anniversary of national luminary Motiram Bhatta is being observed with several literary events honoring his contributions to Nepali literature and culture.
Key Points
- The 160th birth anniversary of Yubakavi Motiram Bhatta is being observed today.
- Motiram Bhatta was born on Kushe Aunsi in 1923 BS (1866 AD) and died in 1953 BS (1896 AD).
- He immortalized Adikavi Bhanubhakta Acharya by publishing his biography and Ramayana.
- Bhatta introduced the printing press and Ghazals to Nepali literature and contributed to journalism.
- Various literary organizations including Nepal Education Council and Nepal Academy are organizing programs for the occasion.
