Rabindranath Tagore

On 9th may 2026, Prime Minister paid tribute to Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore on his 165th birth anniversary at Kolkata's iconic Brigade Parade Ground.

About Rabindranath Tagore

  • Rabindranath Tagore was a Bengali poet, writer, philosopher, composer, playwright, painter, and social reformer who transformed Indian literature and culture.
  • He was born on May 7, 1861, in Calcutta.

Key Contributions

Art and Culture

  • Transformation of Bengali Literature: Tagore introduced new prose and verse forms and used colloquial language in Bengali literature.
  • Contribution to Music: His songs, including Jana Gana Mana and Amar Shonar Bangla, became the national anthems of India and ....
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