Birth date of Narayan Gopal, remembrance

Narayan Gopal is not with us but his songs are immortal and always inspiring. Narayan Gopal was born on Ashwin 18 and today is the birth anniversary of the greatest legend of Nepali music.

Narayan Gopal portrait

A portrait of Narayan Gopal featuring the greatest singer in traditional Nepali dress, a coat over Daura and Suruwal (although only Daura is visible) with black Bhadgaunle cap. He is wearing his legendary glasses with thick rim and wears a soft smile.

Narayan Gopal photo by Min Bajracharya

Narayan Gopal's photo taken by journalist Min Bajracharya of Saptahik Manch, in Narayan Gopal's residence in Maharajgunj.

Narayan Gopal statue in Chakrapath, Kathmandu

This statue of Narayan Gopal is located at Narayan Gopal Chowk in Chakrapath, Kathmandu. The flower garland, red color, and the boutiques placed on and beside the statue were presented on his 21st death anniversary program held on December 5, 2011.

Photo credit: Nepal Diary blog. Click on the link to read more about the story of the statue and Ambar Gurung.

Ambar Gurung said, "Narayan Gopal used to drink a lot, sing with an open heart, and made us laugh. This statue constantly looks in a direction. Doesn't sing, There is no value of this statue of Narayan Gopal."

Amber Gurung adds slowly, "That is why, I don't walk this way these days."

Narayan Gopal death procession photo (historical photo)

A photo published in Gorkhapatra, showing a huge mass of people to say goodbye to the greatest singer in Nepali history.

Narayan Gopal died on December 5, 1990. Narayan Gopal has left a void in Nepali music, which hasn't yet been filled. Although the photo taken during the death procession of Narayan Gopal is not that clear and is taken from Gorkhapatra daily published at that time, it sure has a historical significance.

Remembring Narayan Gopal two decades after his death

Even after his death 20 years ago, Nepali modern music and singing still misses the voice and music of Narayan Gopal.

Narayan Gopal died on December 5 of 1990 (19 Mangsir, 2047 B.S.) at 9 p.m. in Bir Hospital Kathmandu, at an age of fifty-one. He was suffering from diabetes but wouldn't follow strict dietary rules.


After his death, no other Nepali singer has been such a versatile singer. Narayan Gopal was also the first generation of Nepali singers who took music as a profession. Wide range of his voice range allowed him to sing songs of every genre of Nepali music.

Lyrics/song - Parkhi Basen Aaaula Bhani

lyrics by Nir Shah
The lyrics was posted previously - in Nepali script -> Parkhi Base Aaula Bhani

Parkhi base aaula bhani...
Mero uthne paalo...
Mero uthne palo..

Kurda kurdai...
Zindagi nai...
Bhaai gayecha kalo kalo..
Bhaai gayecha kalo
Mero uthne paalo...

Parkhi base aaula bhani...
Mero uthne paalo...
Mero uthne palo..

Wori pari adhyaro cha
Akha kholi herda
Andhyaro nai dekhincha ni
Akha chimli herda...

Wori pari adhyaro cha
Akha kholi herda
Andhyaro nai dekhincha ni
Akha chimli herda...

Aafnai chhaya
Aafai siita..
Bhagi hidna thalyo..
Bhagi hidna thalyo..

Aafnai maya
Aafai lai..
Bojh lagna thalyo, thalyo
Bojh lagna thalyo..
Mero uthne paalo
Mero uthne palo...

Parkhi base aaula bhani...
Mero uthne paalo...
Mero uthne palo..

Tato hawa gayi dincha
Manai polne gari
Nirasha ko diyo jhalcha
Dilai jalne gari...

Tato hawa gayi dincha
Manai polne gari
Nirasha ko diyo jhalcha
Dilai jalne gari...

Barsau bhayo...
Chalekai cha..
Maan bhitra yo aadhi..
Maan bhitra yo aadhi..

Basnu paryo badhyata ma
Chahana lai badhi badhi...
Chahana lai badhi..
Chahana lai badhi

Parkhi base aaula bhani...
Mero uthne paalo...
Mero uthne palo.....
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