Literary writer Jayadev Bhattarai honored in America
NORTH CAROLINA:- Jayadev Bhattarai, a literary journalist and researcher currently visiting the United States, has been honored here. He is a former editor of the monthly magazine *Madhupark*. Bhattarai was honored during an event organized here on Wednesday evening by the International Nepali Literary Society and the North Carolina Nepali Literary Society. Krishna Raj Khanal, a former journalist for ‘Gorkhapatra’ now residing in the U.S., shared that Bhattarai’s wife, Deepa Bhattarai, was also honored on the occasion.
According to journalist Khanal, the Bhattarai couple was honored by Gita Basnet, President of the Society; Dadin Pandey, President of the Nepalese Community for North Carolina; and Sabitri Khanal. Bhattarai, who retired last year after serving the Gorkhapatra Corporation for nearly 30 years, has since been publishing the bimonthly literary magazine *Arabdha*. To date, 16 of his works have been published.
Dr. Sharad Parashar Marahatta, the organization’s General Secretary, noted that the organization typically hosts four to five programs throughout the year, adding that it is a source of great joy for everyone to be able to welcome the litterateur, Bhattarai.
Following the honor, the litterateur, Bhattarai, spoke about his literary journey. He expressed his satisfaction in having visited the homes of various literary figures and having helped bring to light several hidden talents. He also shared some memorable incidents that occurred during his encounters with these literary figures.
In the program, held under the chairmanship of the organization’s president Gita Basnet, individuals including Madan Puraskar-winning author Dr. Neelam Karki Niharika, the organization’s advisor Ishwar Devkota, author Dr. Rishi Bastakoti, Shiva Palas, Dr. Chandra Giri, Kalpana Ghimire, and Krishna Raj Khanal engaged in a literary interaction with Bhattarai.
