Shidhhicharan was born on Jestha 9, 1969 BS in Okhaldunga Bazar of Sagarmatha zone, Nepal. He was son of father Vishnu Charan Shrestha, who was also a literary figure and mother Neer Kumari Shrestha. Siddhi was married to Mishree Devi Shrestha. They had nine children. Their eldest son, Viswa Charan Shrestha, died at the age of four. Siddhi wrote poem "Viswa Betha" in his son's memory.
Siddhicharan Shrestha is honored as "Yuga Kavi", meaning - "Poet of the Era".
Siddhi Charan Shrestha started his poetry journey at the age of 13. He had a natural flow of poetry. His first book Bhuichala was published in 1336. Siddhicharan wrote this book just after the horrible earthquake of 1936.
Siddhicharan Shrestha
Siddhicharan wrote many poems. He wrote both in Nepali and Newari. He also wrote a religious poem “Devighat”. “Mero Pyaro Okhaldhunga” is the most famous poem of Siddhi.
Siddhicharan was a revolutionary writer of the time. He was sentenced for 18 years in prison and his properties were also confiscated by the then autocratic Rana regime. However, he was released after five years.