Musician, composer, singer Mr. Ananda Shakya was born on Nepal Sambat 1050, Pohelaga Shashti, Monday, in Janabahal, Kathmandu, to father Lakshminanda Shakya and mother Ashtamaya Shakya. He has been active in composing Gyanmala bhajans for a long time. He not only composes bhajans but also sings and sets them to music. He Shreegha Gyanmala Bhajan व Basundhara Gyanmala Bhajan Groupis also a founding member of. He served as the chief priest (Muthakuli) of Kanakchaitya Mahavihar Janabaha for thirteen years. He is also a Gulambaja Guru. He released ‘Tathagata Chhalapol’ CD with ten bhajans including his own compositions and music. Its ‘Aarati Yaye Shree Swayambhu Jyoti Rupiya’ bhajan is very popular. This song is regularly sung as an Aarti in Swayambhu Gyanmala Bhajan. Serving Gyanmala, he passed away on Nepal Sambat 1136, Chillathwa Dwadashi.
