9th May 2025,10:33am
Rabindranath Tagore – the poet, novelist, essayist, philosopher and musician – is one of the most respected figures in literature and politics.
Rabindranath Tagore Jayanti, also known as Rabindra Jayanti or Poncheeshe Boishakh in Kolkata, is celebrated annually on May 7 to mark the birth anniversary of Rabindranath Tagore, one of India’s most celebrated poets, writers and cultural icons. He was born on this day in Kolkata (then known as Calcutta) in 1861. This special day honours his contributions towards Indian literature, music and culture. Rabindranath Tagore Jayanti is a time for everyone to look back on the Nobel laureate’s achievements and the legacy he left behind.Now, as we commemorate Rabindranath Tagore’s 164th Jayanti, here’s all you need to know about Rabindranath Tagore and the significance behind the day.Rabindranath Tagore was born on May 7, 1861, in Kolkata to Debendranath Tagore and Sarada Devi. He is best known for his contribution to the field of Bengali literature and politics. In West Bengal, Rabindra Jayanti is usually celebrated according to the Bengali calendar, on the 25th day of the month of Boishakh. So, this year, Rabindra Jayanti will be celebrated on May 9 in West Bengal. However, in other parts of India, people will mark Rabindranath Tagore Jayanti on May 7.Tagore was a brilliant poet and artist who penned more than 2,000 songs and several novels, dance dramas and short stories. Some of Tagore’s best works are Gora, Rakta Karabi, Ghare Baire, Shesher Kobita, Raja O Rani, Tasher Desh, Dena Paona and Shanchayita.Tagore gave the world ‘Gitanjali‘, a beautiful collection of sensitive Bengali poems which won him a Nobel Prize in Literature in 1913. He also composed the national anthem of India (Jana Gana Mana) as well as Bangladesh (Amar Shonar Bangla).
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