Bhanu Jayanti is an annual commemoration celebrated in Nepal on the 29th day of the Nepali month of Ashar, typically occurring on July 13th in the Gregorian calendar. This day is dedicated to honoring the esteemed Nepali writer Bhanubhakta Acharya, who lived from 1814 to 1868 and is widely regarded as a literary icon in Nepal. Bhanu Jayanti is observed to commemorate the life and literary contributions of Bhanubhakta Acharya, particularly his significant role in translating the ancient Indian epic, the Ramayana, from Sanskrit into the Nepali language. This celebration is an important date on Nepal's cultural and literary calendar, with ceremonies involving the garlanding of statues or images of Bhanubhakta Acharya, signifying respect and acknowledgment of his literary achievements.