Laxmi Prasad Devkota

Notable Nepali

Laxmi Prasad Devkota, was a Nepalese poet, novelist, playwright, scholar, lawyer, lecturer, and politician. Honored with the title of Mahakavi in Nepalese literature. He is regarded as one of the greatest literary figures in Nepal, and often described as a poet with a golden heart. Devkota is best known for works such as Muna Madan, Sulochana, Kunjini, Bhikhari, and Shakuntala.