The 141st birth anniversary of Mahaguru Falgunanda, revered by followers of the Kirat religion, is being celebrated across the country with various programs.
Falgunanda was born on Kartik 25, 1942 BS in Ilam to a humble family. He made significant contributions to the preservation and promotion of Kirat language, script, traditions, culture, and social reform. To guide social transformation, he formulated a set of moral and ethical principles known as “Satya Dharma Muchulka”, issued on Baisakh 24, 1988 BS.
Falgunanda passed away in 2005 BS. In recognition of his immense contributions to Kirat society and Nepal as a whole, the Government of Nepal declared him a National Luminary (Rastriya Bibhuti) on Mangsir 16, 2066 BS.
His birth anniversary is celebrated with great enthusiasm in Kirat-inhabited districts such as Taplejung, Tehrathum, Panchthar, Ilam, and Jhapa.
In Kathmandu as well, the Kirat community is preparing to celebrate Falgunanda Jayanti with various cultural and religious events, according to Chandra Kumar Sherma, President of the Kirat Jyotish Sangh.
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