Rabindranath Tagore Jayanti marks the birth anniversary of one of India's literary icons- the Nobel Laureate poet, novelist, philosopher, and artist Rabindranath Tagore. This year marks the 164th birth anniversary of the legendary figure, and it will be celebrated with great reverence and cultural pride.
Rabindranath Tagore Jayanti is observed each year on the 25th day of Boishakh, the Bengali month that falls in early May and is known as Pochishe Boishakh. Know more about the legendary figure in detail, which is mentioned below.
When is Rabindranath Tagore Jayanti 2025?
According to the Gregorian calendar, this year, Rabindranath Tagore Jayanti will be celebrated on Wednesday, May 7, 2025. According to the English calendar, he was born on May 7, 1861, in Kolkata to parents Debendranath Tagore and Sarada Devi.
However, according to the Bengali calendar, he was born on the 25th day of Boishakh month in the 1422 Bengali Era. In West Bengal, Rabindranath Tagore's anniversary is observed as per the local Bengali calendar. The 25th day of the month of Boishakh typically falls on May 8 or 9, but in other parts of India, May 7 remains the standard date for the celebration.
Who was Rabindranath Tagore?
Rabindranath Tagore was a Bengali polymath who significantly contributed to literature, music, and art, which shaped India's literature. The brilliant Indian poet was born in the Jorasanko mansion in Calcutta, and he died on August 7, 1941. He is known for his beautiful poetry, novels, and plays. He was the first Asian to win the Nobel Prize in Literature. Tagore also composed the national anthems of India (Jana Gana Mana) and Bangladesh (Amar Shonar Bangla).
Why Rabindranath Tagore is known as The Bard of Bengal?
Rabindranath Tagore is known as the Bard of Bengal due to his profound and lasting influence on Bengali literature and culture. Tagore's poetry, particularly his collection "Gitanjali," revolutionised Bengali literature. He was honoured with the Nobel Prize for his poetry collection, Geetanjali. His work extended beyond literature and music, as he was a prominent philosopher and social reformer.
