National symbols — Nepal
Anthem and national symbols.
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⚡ National symbols at a glance
Anthem and national symbols. Key figure for Nepal: Rastriya Gaan ("May Glory Crown You, Courageous Sovereign" or "May Glory Crown Our Illustrious Sovereign"), adopted in 1962, is a hommage to the ruler of Nepal and the country's national anthem. The music is composed by Bakhat Bahadur Budhapirthi in 1899, and the lyrics are by Sri Chakra Pani Chalise in 1924.
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National anthem
- Anthem History
Rastriya Gaan ("May Glory Crown You, Courageous Sovereign" or "May Glory Crown Our Illustrious Sovereign"), adopted in 1962, is a hommage to the ruler of Nepal and the country's national anthem. The music is composed by Bakhat Bahadur Budhapirthi in 1899, and the lyrics are by Sri Chakra Pani Chalise in 1924.
- Anthem Lyrics
Rastriya Gaan Shri mân gumbhira nepâli prachanda pratâpi bhupati Shri pânch sarkâr mahârâjâdhirâja ko sadâ rahos unnati Rakhun chirâyu eeshale prajâ phailiyos pukâraun jaya premale Hâmi nepâli bhaee sârâle.
- Anthem Lyrics English
May glory crown you, courageous Sovereign, You, the gallant Nepalese, Shri Pansh Maharajadhiraja, our glorious ruler, May he live for many years to come And may the number of his subjects increase. Let every Nepalese sing this with joy.