Born in Dhobidhara, Kathmandu
Laxmi Prasad Devkota
Deceasedलक्ष्मीप्रसाद देवकोटा
Also known as Mahakavi ("Great Poet")
National poet of Nepal, best known for the narrative poem Muna Madan
About
People in Nepal remember Laxmi Prasad Devkota as “Mahakavi,” the Great Poet. He wrote mostly in Nepali. He brought the Sanskrit literary tradition to a wider audience. He helped establish a modern romantic movement in Nepali writing.
In 1930, he wrote the narrative poem Muna Madan. It was later adapted into a film. This film became Nepal’s official submission for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film in 2003.
Quick facts
- Born
- 1909-11-12
- Birthplace
- Dhobidhara, Kathmandu, Nepal
- Profession
- Poet, Writer, Lecturer
- Nationality
- Nepal
- Status
- Deceased
- Died
- 1959-09-14
Previous roles
Minister of Education
Government of Nepal
Lecturer
Tri-Chandra College
Education
Patna University
Career & life timeline
- 1909-11-12
- 1930
Wrote the narrative poem Muna Madan
- 1959-09-14
Died at Pashupatinath Temple on the banks of the Bagmati River, Kathmandu
Achievements
Wrote Muna Madan, the best-selling narrative poem in Nepali literary history
1930
Organizations & affiliations
- Tri-Chandra College
- Padma Kanya College
Last updated: 2026-08-31