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
महानन्द सापकोटा
Born
Yagyanidhi Sapkota

(1896-05-10)May 10, 1896
Died1977 (1978)
NationalityNepalese
Occupation(s)Social worker, Linguist
Notable work
  • Udaya Lahari
  • Jhyaure Bhajan
  • Tugna Bhajan
  • Nepali Nirbachan ko Ruprekha
Parents
  • Ramchandra Sapkota (father)
  • Saraswoti Sapkota (mother)
Awards

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

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  • Guru Kul Marga, Biratnagar
  • Mahananda crossroad, Inaruwa
  • Mahananda Intersection, Dhulabari
  • Mahnanda Park, Ilam
  • Sapkota (crater)

Major publications

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  1. Aante (I venture)
  2. Annu, Asha, Ashu (Annu, hope and tears)
  3. Aahuti (offering)
  4. Apungo (a sacred edible powder made of wheat, sugar offered in religious ceremony)
  5. Bishal Nepal (Great Nepal)
  6. Sukha ko bato yasto (the road to happiness)
  7. Mana Lahari (The song of heart)
  8. Nepali Nirbachan ko Ruprekha.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ प्रधान, शरद (2021-07-28). "महानन्द सापकोटा : देशभक्त कवि, भाषा उपासक, समाज सुधारक". साहित्यपोस्ट. Retrieved 2021-12-06.
  2. ^ Mahananda Sapkota: A Messiah Of Nepali Language
  3. ^ "महानन्द सापकोटा – मदन पुरस्कार गुठी". guthi.madanpuraskar.org. Retrieved 2021-12-06.
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