Born in Chundi Ramgha, Tanahu District
Bhanubhakta Acharya
Deceasedभानुभक्त आचार्य
Also known as Aadikabi
Widely regarded as the first great poet of the Nepali language, honoured with the title Aadikabi for his translation of the Ramayana
About
Bhanubhakta Acharya is honored as the first major poet of the Nepali language. In the 1920s, his biographer Motiram Bhatta gave him the title Aadikabi. This means “the first poet.”
He translated the Sanskrit epic Ramayana into Nepali. This translation is called the Bhanubhakta Ramayana. It was the first time Nepali readers could read this famous Hindu text in their own language. It remains one of the most important works in Nepali literature. He is also known for his poems praising the Kathmandu Valley and its people.
Quick facts
- Born
- 1814-07-13
- Birthplace
- Chundi Ramgha, Tanahu District, Kingdom of Nepal
- Profession
- Poet, Writer, Translator
- Nationality
- Nepal
- Status
- Deceased
- Died
- 1868
Career & life timeline
- 1814-07-13
- 19th century
Translated the Sanskrit epic Ramayana into Nepali, the Bhanubhakta Ramayana
- 1868
Died at Setighat, Tanahun, at age 53–54
Achievements
Produced the first Nepali translation of the Ramayana
Honoured with the title Aadikabi ("the first poet") of the Nepali language
First conferred by biographer Motiram Bhatta in 1981 BS
Last updated: 2026-09-06