Siliguri Honors Rabindranath Tagore on 164th Anniversary
Siliguri commemorated Rabindranath Tagore's 164th birth anniversary with floral tributes at Baghajatin Park. Mayor Goutam Deb emphasized the day's significance for Bengalis worldwide. Tagore, renowned for reshaping literature and art, was the first Asian Nobel laureate. His legacy includes creating India's and Bangladesh's national anthems.
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The 164th birth anniversary of Rabindranath Tagore was observed with reverence at the Siliguri Municipal Corporation in Siliguri on Friday. The occasion, known as Rabindranath Tagore Jayanti or Poncheeshe Boishakh, celebrates the birth of the distinguished Nobel laureate.
Mayor Goutam Deb, alongside other officials, honored Tagore by adorning his statue at Baghajatin Park with floral offerings. Mayor Deb remarked, "Today is a memorable day for every Bengali, regardless of location. Everyone is celebrating Rabindranath Tagore's birth anniversary. We pay homage with flowers and have organized a cultural gala featuring a prominent Rabindra Sangeet singer this evening."
Tagore, who was born in Calcutta on May 7, 1861, earned the Nobel Prize in 1913 and left a lasting imprint on Bengali literature. Born on the 25th day of Boishakh, his birth anniversary is observed today according to the Bengali calendar in West Bengal. He penned important works like 'Gitanjali' and composed national anthems for India and Bangladesh.
Known as the 'Bard of Bengal', Tagore began crafting poetry at eight. A leader of the 'Bengal Renaissance', he produced an extensive oeuvre of artworks, writings, and music that transformed Bengali culture and had a profound impact on Indian art in the 19th and 20th centuries.
One of his acclaimed novels, 'Ghare-Baire', was transformed into a movie by celebrated director Satyajit Ray. His influence reached beyond literature, as evidenced by his compositions being chosen for the national anthems of India and Bangladesh. (ANI)
(With inputs from agencies.)
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