This anthem was adopted in 1962. During the popular protest against monarchy in 2006, the anthem was suspended making the country without an anthem for a year until the anthem was replaced. A former national anthem of Nepal (1962-2006) Succeeded by: "Sayaun Thunga Phulka" (2007) Lyrics: Shri mân gumbhira nepâli prachanda pratâpi bhupati Shri pânch sarkâr mahârâjâdhirâja sadâ rahos unati Rakhun chi râyu eeshale prajâ phailiyos pukâraun jaya premale Hâmi nepâli bhaee sârâle.