Haribhakta Katuwal

Haribhakta Katuwal was born in the Assamese hamlet of Bogibil in the Dibrugarh District of Indian State of Assam in year of 1935. Haribhakta Katuwal (HK) was the first kid born to his parents. Katuwa’s father was Bir Bahadur and Bishnu Maya was his mother.

HK completed  his elementary education at Bogibil School and his senior education at George High School in Dibrugarh. He had to discontinue his studies during his graduating days due to financial issues in his family.

Haribhakta has been interested in literature, music, athletics, theatre, and painting since he was a youngster. He was multilingual, speaking Nepali, Assamese, Bengali, Hindi, English, and other languages.

He was unable to maintain a permanent work and was forced to leave one after the other. He was also sacked from his teaching position, according to reports. He started selling vegetables to make his basic ends meet. He lost a lot of money on this venture, so he decided to open a hotel. However, he was unable to manage this vocation well. He sold the hotel and went back to being unemployed.

HK used the pen name ‘Prabasi' when he first started writing poetry. People who lived in other countries were known as 'Prabasi,' which means'migrants.' King Mahendra was so delighted by his talent that he urged him to visit Nepal and continue his writing there. In 1967, Hong Kong accepted an invitation to visit Nepal. By that time, four of his works had already been published.

HK was hired as a magazine editor at the Royal Nepal Academy. However, he was fired from his position at Royal Nepal Academy for a various reasons. After a short tenure at 'Sajha Prakashan,' he went on to work for magazines such as 'Abhivyakti,' 'Rooprekha,' and others. HK was unable to remain in his previous position for an extended period of time. So, he got quite exhausted.

Some of the renowned books Haribhakta Katuwal wrote are :

• Samjhana(collection of songs)                                                     
• Bhatia Manchhe Bolna Khojchha
• Sudha (Short-epic)
• Purba Kiran (Collection of poems)
• Yo Zindagi Khai ke Zindagi (Collection of poems)
• Badanam Mera Yi Aankhaharoo (Collection of songs & poems)
• Aitihasik Kathasangraha ( Shared with other writers)
• Spastikaran
• Ma Mareko Chhaina (play).

 

He had also written essays, radio dramas, and children's stories in addition to these.

Haribhakta was an expert editor of newspapers and periodicals. Mukti, Himalaya, Pragya, Himani, Sangeet, Sarita, Banki, Abhivyakti, and Daali were among the literary journals he published.

In 1965, the Royal Nepal Academy awarded him the ‘Royal Nepal Academy Medal' and the ‘Letter of Honor' for his poetry “Aakashka Tara Ke Tara.” Similarly, for his poem "Yo Jindagi Khai Ke Jindagi," he was awarded a gold medal as the finest poet in the "Second Country-wide Poetry Festival" in 1967.

Finally, he returned back to Assam, his birthplace, nervous and depressed from Kathmandu with a broken heart. In the Indian state of Assam, such a great poet and lyricist died in 1980.  With his death, Nepali language and literature lost a genius. He was the subject of a posthumous collection of memoirs.

Dristee

"Dristee" - the vision of Borgang

It brings me great pleasure to introduce "Dristee," the first blog of its sort. Dristee is not only a platform for us to express our thoughts, feelings, and dreams about current events, but it is also a full-fledged e-bonanza where a variety of themes will be debated and published.

I've discovered a large number of folks from Borgang, Behali, and our surrounding areas who have distanced themselves from us and continue to do so. Some are students, while others work. I believe there is a huge need for a platform where we can all voice our opinions and communicate with one another. We may jot it down and post it on this blog, "Dristee."

I've also seen that there are many intellectuals in our culture who are great visionaries but who aren't getting the recognition they deserve. This blog will not only expand their perspective, but it will also be worldwide in scope. The blog "Dristee" will undoubtedly bring a sense of home to our friends, brothers and sisters in various parts of India and the world.

Borgang -An Introduction

Borgang

Borgang, a lovely hamlet in Assam's Sonitpur district, enchants and enthrals visitors with its mesmerising visual beauty. The vibrant and appealing hamlet showcases Assam's rich cultural heritage. Borgang's gorgeous scenery allows visitors to explore the rich folklore and traditional culture of rural Assam. Road access through NH-15, as well as railways, are options for getting to the location.

Borgang, one of Assam's most important villages, is equipped with schools, religious organisations, and clinics that have improved the lives of the destitute residents. The quaint village of Borgang, located far from the bustling crowds of city life, provides a respite from the stresses and strains of daily living.

Borgang has a number of educational institutions that provide high-quality education to the local population. The area's government schools give free education to the area's disadvantaged kids. The core of Borgang is home to prestigious educational institutions such as "Gurukulam Coaching cum Hostel," "Gyanam Academy," "Sankardev Sishu Niketan," "Evergreen Academy," "Borgang High School," and many other primary and secondary schools.

Borgang's lush tea gardens and unusual terrain draw visitors who are astonished by the locals' warmth and simplicity.

The river Borgang's half-broken bridge is a tourist attraction and a location of recreation for the surrounding region.