Rabindranath Tagore Jayanti 2025 Date: Will Pochishe Boishakh be celebrated on May 8, or May 9?
Tagore was a legendary Bengali poet, writer, painter, social reformer, and philosopher from West Bengal, India; he was the world's only poet whose songs are the anthems of two free nations – India and Bangladesh.
Honoured and given titles like 'Gurudev', 'Kabiguru', and 'Biswakabi', Tagore has made remarkable contributions to literature, music, and art, shaping the cultural and political history of India.
Rabindra Jayanti is usually observed on May 7 across most states in India, following the English Gregorian calendar, as it's believed he was born on 7 May 1861 in Kolkata.
According to the Bengali calendar, Rabindranath Tagore was born on the 25th day of the month of Boishakh in the year 1422 of the Bengali era, which is why in West Bengal, Rabindranath Tagore Jayanti is celebrated according to the local calendar.
The 25th day of the month of Boishakh primarily falls on 8th May or 9th May according to the Bengali calendar; this year, as we commemorate Rabindranath Tagore's 164th Jayanti, it is being observed on May 9, 2025, falling on a Friday.
It is celebrated with cultural programs, poetry recitations, music (Rabindra Sangeet), and dance performances, especially in West Bengal and Bengali diaspora communities, honouring Tagore's legacy.
The question of whether Rabindranath Tagore Jayanti 2025 falls on May 8 or May 9 is generating significant interest, making the keyword 'Rabindra Jayanti' among the top searches on Google Search Trends. (Screenshot)
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