Sumitranandan Pant, a celebrated 20th-century Hindi poet, is remembered on his death anniversary on December 28. Born in Uttarakhand in 1900, Pant was deeply inspired by the natural beauty of the Himalayas, which heavily influenced his romantic poetry. His lyrical verses often depicted nature as an expression of emotion and philosophy. Pant's legacy is preserved in his ancestral home, Pant Niketan, and his timeless works continue to influence Hindi literature.