Mahananda Sapkota
Nepalese poet (1896–1977) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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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.
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महानन्द सापकोटा | |
Born | Yagyanidhi Sapkota (1896-05-10)May 10, 1896 |
Died | 1977 (1978) |
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]