Chief Minister PS Golay conveyed a warm greeting to the people of the state on the auspicious occasion of the 205th birth anniversary of the great poet Bhanu Bhakta Acharya.

Bhanu Jayanti, the birth anniversary of the great poet and writer is celebrated with great cultural and literary fervour by the

Nepalese people all over the world. In Sikkim, too many people from all communities, irrespective of caste or creed, take part in the festivities related to Bhanu Jayanti re-affirming the communal harmony that exists among the Sikkimese people.

Bhanu Bhakta Acharya also known as ‘Adi Kavi’ has made an invaluable contribution to Nepali literature and the crucial role that he played in bringing Nepali literature to the forefront. His greatest work has been his translation of the ‘Ramayana’ from Sanskrit into the Nepali language.

The Chief Minister in his message states, ‘May this auspicious occasion bring peace, prosperity, and progress and strengthen the bond of brotherhood among the people of the State.’