Mahananda Sapkota

Mahananda Sapkota (1896-1977) was a Nepalese social worker, etymologist, linguist, and poet. He received several national awards for his contributions to poetry.^{[citation needed]} His social work focused on education and social awareness particularly in eastern Nepal. A statue of him stands in Inaruwa of Sunsari District.

Places named after him

• Guru Kul Marga, Biratnagar
• Mahananda crossroad, Inaruwa
• Mahananda Intersection, Dhulabari
• Mahnanda Park, Ilam

Major publications

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).

External links

• Sapkota appears on stamps in Nepal
• Google cache of Kathmandu Post article regarding Sapkota statue

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Name	Sapkota, Mahananda
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Date of birth	1896
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Date of death	1977
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