February 26: Noted singer and musician Bhakta Raj Acharya passed away at the age of 82 on Monday. Decorated with the title 'Bhajan Shiromani', Acharya breathed his last while being taken to hospital.    
Musician Chetan Sapkota informed RSS that Acharya was being taken to Medicity Hospital after a sudden decrease in oxygen level in his body.    
He had sung nearly 400 songs including- 'Mutu jali rahechha,' 'Jati chot dinchhau', 'Jaha chhan Buddhaka ankha', 'Hajar ankha herne', 'Maya meri sanjha bihan'.    
Late Acharya's body would be kept on the premises of the Academy of Music and Drama at 9:00 am for tribute on Tuesday, according to musician Sapkota.    
Late Acharya's two sons Satya Raj and Swarup Raj are also active in the field of music. -- RSS