Inception: Laxmi Prasad Devkota (1909-1959), lovingly known as Mahakavi or Great Poet for his significant body of powerful writings in Nepali and English, commands immense respect in the world of Nepali letters. Nearly half a century after he left the literary scene, Devkota’s contributions in diverse genres of literature and many areas of Nepalese social and cultural life remain deeply felt and appreciated. Mahakavi Laxmi Prasad Devkota Study and Research Centre was set up in June 2005 at the initiative of writers, academicians and concerned citizens to honour the memory of Laxmi Prasad Devkota and to promote research and scholarship on his life and works.

The Devkota Centre thanks Ms. MEERA DEVKOTA, the poet's daughter, for allowing it to establish its office in Mahakavi Devkota's room in Kavi-Kunja free of cost. She is the owner of the house at Maitidevi.