Bengali polymath Rabindranath Tagore (1861–1941 C.E.) used contextual modernism to transform Indian art and literature as well as Bengali music and literature. He was born in Kolkata, India, on May 7, 1861, in accordance with the English calendar, to Debendranath Tagore and Sarada Devi. He was born in 1422, on the 25th day of the month of Boishakh, according to the Bengali calendar.
Tagore Rabindranath The holiday known by many as Rabindra Jayanti honours the birthdate of the renowned Bengali poet, author, composer, painter, and philosopher Rabindranath Tagore. At the tender age of eight, he began penning poetry, and by the time he was sixteen, he was producing his first plays and short stories. In addition, Rabindranath was a social reformer who contributed significantly to the Indian independence movement against British colonial rule. In addition, Visva-Bharati University, a central research university and an Institution of National Importance in Shantiniketan, West Bengal, was founded with Rabindranath Tagore's blessing.
History
The important cultural event known as Rabindranath Tagore Jayanti, or Rabindra Jayanti or Poncheeshe Boishakh in Kolkata, marks the birth anniversary of the renowned Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore, who has been hailed as "Gurudev," "Kabiguru," and "Biswakabi." The renowned West Bengali poet, writer, painter, social reformer, and philosopher Tagore is revered worldwide for his extraordinary contributions to literature, music, and the arts. He has had a profound impact on India's political and cultural history. Here is everything you need to know about Rabindranath Tagore and the significance of his 163rd Jayanti, which is being observed today.
Life Story and Importance
Renowned for his contributions to the Bengali Renaissance, Rabindranath Tagore was also a visionary teacher who established Visva-Bharati University in Santiniketan, West Bengal, and transformed conventional classroom instruction. His poetry, novels, short stories, and essays are among the literary works that inspire authors and artists around the world. Tagore's well-known book of poetry, "Gitanjali," was honoured with the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1913. Interestingly, according to historical accounts, he has the distinction of having written the national anthems of two countries: Bangladesh's Amar Sonar Bangla and India's Jana Gana Mana.
Rabindra Jayanti celebrations pay tribute to Tagore, the man who revolutionised Indian art and culture, with performances of dances, acting, writing, recitation of poetry, and other events. Rabindra Sangeet is a compilation of over 2,230 songs composed by Tagore. The national anthems of Shantiniketan (West Bengal) and India honour Tagore, who passed away on August 7, 1941. Years after his passing, his creations still serve as an inspiration to up-and-coming artists everywhere.
How is the Jayanti of Rabindranath Tagore Celebrated?
The state of West Bengal celebrates the day with great joy in various parts. Among them are:
In certain educational institutions, plays are performed in front of the entire student body and are put together by assigning characters from Rabindranath's stories.
