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Shree Swasthani Bakhan (Newar: श्री स्वस्थानी बाखं, lit. 'Story of the Goddess Swasthani') is a Hindu epic originating from Nepal.[1][2]
The oldest hand-written manuscript swasthani katha
It was first written around 1573 by Jayanta Dev in Newari and later gained widespread popularity in the country following its translation into Nepali.[3] Shree Swasthani Bakhan takes place in various areas in Nepal, including Sankhu.[4]
References
- ↑ Gautam, Upendra; Rana, Shrish (2001). Challenges to Farmer Managed Irrigation Systems: Proceedings of International Seminar on Challenges to Farmer Managed Irrigation Systems Held on 28 and 29 March 2000, Kathmandu, Nepal. Farmer Managed Irrigation Systems Promotion Trust. p. 62. Archived from the original on 19 November 2021. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
- ↑ "10 interesting facts about Swasthani Brata Katha". OnlineKhabar. Archived from the original on 26 July 2021. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
- ↑ "Swasthani was written in Nepal Bhasha before Nepali; two-thirds of current text are additions". OnlineKhabar. Archived from the original on 19 November 2021. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
- ↑ "The mythical, symbolism-laden stories of Swasthani". The Annapurna Express. Archived from the original on 19 November 2021. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
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