Rabindranath Tagore Jayanti 2025: Date, History, Significance And Quotes
Rabindranath Tagore Jayanti 2025: The Nobel laureate wrote around 2,230 songs and painted nearly 3,000 paintings. (File Pic)
Rabindranath Tagore Jayanti 2025: Rabindra Jayanti is celebrated on May 7 each year to mark the birth anniversary of the world renowned poet, writer and Nobel Prize winner, Rabindranath Tagore. This special day honours his contributions towards Indian literature, music and culture. Tagore's work continues to inspire generations and is remembered with great respect.
Rabindra Jayanti is a time for everyone to look back on the Nobel laureate's achievements and the legacy he left behind. In this article, we'll explore the history and significance of the day, along with some key facts and memorable quotes by Tagore.
Will Rabindra Jayanti Be Celebrated On May 7 Or May 9?
Tagore was born on May 7, 1861, in Kolkata to Debendranath Tagore and Sarada Devi. Rabindranath Jayanti is usually celebrated according to the Bengali calendar, on the 25th day of the month of Boishakh. This year, it will be celebrated on May 9 in West Bengal. However, in other parts of India, people will mark Rabindranath Tagore Jayanti on May 7. Rabindranath Tagore Jayanti 2025: History
Rabindranath Tagore was born in a wealthy Bengali family and became one of the most respected figures in literature and politics. His poems, songs, short stories, plays and novels are still admired by many.
Tagore also wrote Jana Gana Mana, which became India's national anthem, and composed the national anthems for Bangladesh and Sri Lanka as well.
In 1913, Tagore made history by becoming the first non-European to win the Nobel Prize in Literature. He delivered speeches at the World Parliament for Religions in 1929 and again in 1937. Rabindranath Tagore Jayanti 2025: Significance
Tagore was a brilliant poet and artist who wrote around 2,230 songs and painted nearly 3,000 paintings. He also wrote national anthems for several countries. He founded Visva Bharati University at Shantiniketan located in Bolpur, West Bengal.
Every year, his birth anniversary is celebrated with a lot of excitement. People remember him by singing his songs and reciting his poetry. These celebrations help inspire the younger generation to learn about his life and achievements. Rabindranath Tagore Jayanti 2025: Key Facts Rabindranath tagore was not only the first Non European but also the first Asian to win the Nobel Prize for Literature.
In 2004, his Nobel Prize medal was stolen from Shantiniketan. The Swedish Academy later gave him two replicas, one in silver and one in gold.
In 1915, Rabindranath Tagore was awarded a knighthood by King George V for his work in literature.
It was found that Tagore was red-green colour blind, which became noticeable in his paintings.
Rabindranath Tagore used the money from his Nobel Prize to build the Visva Bharati school, where students could learn with freedom and creativity.
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