Vikas Khanna honours Rabindranath Tagore on his birth anniversary at his New York restaurant; writes ‘We pay homage to one of India's greatest cultural icons'
On the occasion of
, celebrated annually on May 7, celebrity chef
paid a heartfelt tribute to the legendary poet at his New York restaurant, Bungalow. In a beautifully curated homage, Khanna transformed his culinary space into a soulful ode to Tagore, blending poetry, aroma, tradition, and flavors of Bengal.
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Sharing glimpses on Instagram, Vikas wrote, 'Today Bungalow Honors
! Poet. Philosopher. Visionary. We pay homage to one of India's greatest cultural icons — Rabindranath Tagore — whose words transcended borders and whose spirit continues to shape generations.'
The celebration was nothing short of a sensory experience. A hand-drawn rangoli made of vermillion and mogra flowers adorned the restaurant's floor, while a fresh toran of marigolds welcomed guests at the entrance — all echoing Tagore's connection to nature and tradition.
His Nobel Prize-winning work, Gitanjali, was prominently placed in the restaurant's library, adding a touch of literary reverence to the setting.
'The air carries the gentle fragrance of tuberose incense, evoking the quiet, meditative world of Shantiniketan. At every table, a Bungalow postcard offers his immortal poem, 'Where the mind is without fear' — an invocation of freedom, courage, and truth,' he wrote..
Culinary homage was paid through a delicate Sandesh dessert, infused with cardamom and rose, and finished with a drizzle of nolen gur, a traditional Bengali jaggery, celebrating Tagore's known love for sweets.
Social media was abuzz with praise. 'What a beautiful tribute to Rabindranath Tagore. Every detail speaks of reverence and love,' one admirer wrote. Another commented, 'Truly an awesome tribute to Gurudev.'
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For the unversed, Rabindranath Tagore, born in 1861 in Kolkata, was a Nobel laureate, poet, philosopher, and one of India's most revered cultural figures. Rabindra Jayanti marks a celebration of his enduring legacy in literature, music, and art — something Vikas Khanna captured with poetic grace.
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