Mukunda Sharan Upadhyaya
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Born17 April 1940 (1997 Baishak 05 BS)
Hemja, Pokhara, Nepal
Children3 Sons
and 2 Daughters
OccupationProfessor
Mukunda Sharan Upadhyaya मुकुन्दशरण उपाध्याय | |
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| Born | 17 April 1940 (1997 Baishak 05 BS) Hemja, Pokhara, Nepal |
| Children | 3 Sons and 2 Daughters |
| Occupation | Professor |
Mukunda Sharan Upadhyaya (Nepali: मुकुन्द शरण उपाध्याय) is a Nepali Poet and Linguist. He was born in Hemja, Near Pokhara on April 17, 1940.
He is best known for his book Prakrit Pokhara (प्राकृत पोखरा) which won Madan Puraskar on 1964 (2021 BS).[1] He is the author of numerous Nepali & Sanskrit books and has made important contribution to Nepali & Sanskrit language, therefore a recognized literary figure by both Nepal & India Government.
His Story 'Jhagada Ko Okhati' is famous, and a translated version of it is also taught in the school curriculum of Bangladesh.
