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India Today
09-05-2025
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- India Today
Rabindranath Tagore Jayanti 2025: 25+ wishes, messages and inspirational quotes to share
Rabindranath Tagore Jayanti is observed in May every year to mark the birth anniversary of Rabindranath Tagore. A Bengali polymath, Tagore was a poet, novelist, playwright, songwriter, and philosopher. The day is also called Rabindra Jayanti or Pochishe Boishakh and marks his contribution to Indian literature, music, and culture. This year marks the 164th birth anniversary of Tagore. Rabindranath Tagore Jayanti 2025 will be celebrated on May 7, which happens to be a Wednesday this year. But Rabindra Jayanti 2025 is on May 9 in West Bengal and in Bangladesh on May 8. To commemorate the memory of Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore, send Happy Rabindranath Tagore Jayanti 2025 wishes, messages and motivational Tagore Jayanti is joyfully celebrated on the 25th day of Boishakh, the Bengali month and hence named as Pochishe Boishakh. Tagore was born on May 7, 1861, in Kolkata to Debendranath Tagore and Sarada Devi. Tagore was a master poet and artist who wrote over 2,000 songs and some novels, dance dramas and short stories. In 1913, Tagore became the first non-European to be awarded the Rabindranath Tagore Jayanti 2025 by sending Rabindra Jayanti best wishes, messages and motivational quotes to friends and by Rabindranath TagoreYou can't cross the sea merely by standing and staring at the is the bird that feels the light and sings when the dawn is still your life lightly dance on the edges of time like dew on the tip of a butterfly counts not months but moments, and has enough is an endless mystery, for it has nothing else to explain high, for stars lie hidden in your soul. Dream deep, for every dream precedes the that comes to us belongs to us if we create the capacity to receive is not extinguishing the light; it is only putting out the lamp because the dawn has highest education is that which does not merely give us information but makes our life in harmony with all limit a child to your learning, for they were born at another you cry because the sun has gone out of your life, your tears will prevent you from seeing the stars.A mind all logic is like a knife, a blade—it makes the hand bleed that uses us not pray to be sheltered from dangers but to be fearless when facing come floating into my life, no longer to carry rain or usher storms, but to add colour to my sunset fills the infinite between two Inspired by Tagore's TeachingsLet the wisdom of Tagore's words guide you to peace, love, and courage every Rabindranath Tagore Jayanti by living a life filled with purpose, poetry, and pen awakened a sleeping nation. Today, let his vision awaken your this Tagore Jayanti remind you that beauty, truth, and strength lie within this special day, reflect on the timeless lessons of a poet who shaped our thoughts and we remember Gurudev today, may his spirit inspire you to live fearlessly and love taught us that even silence has meaning. May his words echo in your heart Pochishe Boishakh, honour the legacy of Tagore by embracing knowledge, art, and you find strength in Tagore's poetry and comfort in his truths.A nation's soul once danced to his words—may your heart find the same rhythm life was a message of unity in diversity. Let us strive for harmony and Rabindra Jayanti, be reminded that creativity is the voice of the your life shine with the light of wisdom that Tagore left spoke of freedom, not just for the nation but for every soul. Live your truth remembering Rabindranath Tagore, we remember the limitless power of words to change the world.
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Business Standard
08-05-2025
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- Business Standard
Rabindranath Tagore Jayanti 2025: Is Pochishe Boishakh on May 7 or 8?
Rabindranath Tagore Jayanti is celebrated on May 7 of each year to honour the birth anniversary of the world-renowned poet, writer, and Nobel Prize winner Rabindranath Tagore. Tagore is a legendary figure in Bengali literature and culture, known for his work as a poet, novelist, playwright, songwriter, and philosopher. His creations continue to reflect deep emotions, social change, and spiritual depth. Rabindranath Tagore's birth anniversary is joyfully observed on the 25th day of Boishakh, the Bengali month that usually falls in early May and affectionately called Pochishe Boishakh. When is Rabindranath Tagore Jayanti 2025? Rabindranath Tagore, the son of Sarada Devi and Debendranath Tagore, was born on May 7, 1861 with the parents, Debendranath Tagore and Sarada Devi in Kolkata. According to the Bengali calendar, Rabindranath Jayanti is often observed on the 25th day of the month of Boishakh. West Bengal will observe it on May 9 this year. On May 7, however, people in other parts of India will mark Rabindranath Tagore's 164th birth anniversary. Rabindranath Tagore Jayanti: History Rabindranath Tagore, the son of Sarada Devi and Debendranath Tagore, was born on May 7, 1861, and was raised at Kolkata's famous Jorasanko Thakurbari. He received his education at home, started writing at a young age, and quickly outshone many of his contemporaries. He became the first non-European to win the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1913. In addition to being regarded as the 'Bard of Bengal', Tagore wrote the national anthems of Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and India, leaving a legacy that spreads across national boundaries. Rabindranath Tagore's birth anniversary: Celebration Rabindranath Tagore's birth anniversary is widely observed, particularly in West Bengal. Rabindra Sangeet, a celebration of Tagore's compositions, includes dance dramas, poetry recitations, cultural events, and musical performances. Schools, universities, and other cultural organisations honour his memory by putting his writings and artwork on display. The festival, which honours Tagore's enduring contributions to philosophy, music, art, and literature, is popular not only in Bengal but also throughout India and elsewhere. In addition, Tagore was a gifted poet and artist who created about 3,000 paintings and 2,230 songs. Rabindranath Tagore Jayanti 2025: Quotes • 'I have spent a fortune travelling to distant shores and looked at lofty mountains and boundless oceans, and yet I haven't found time to take a few steps from my house to look at a single dewdrop on a single blade of grass." • 'Death is not extinguishing the light; it is only putting out the lamp because the dawn has come." • 'That side of our existence whose direction is towards the infinite that seeks not wealth, but freedom and joy." • 'I slept and dreamt that life was a joy. I awoke and saw that life was service. I acted, and behold, service was a joy." • 'The highest education is that which does not merely give us information but that makes our life in harmony with all existence."
Hindustan Times
06-05-2025
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- Hindustan Times
Rabindranath Tagore Jayanti 2025: Will Pochishe Boishakh be celebrated on May 7 or 8? Know correct date, history
Rabindranath Tagore Jayanti is joyfully observed each year on the 25th day of Boishakh, the Bengali month that typically falls in early May and is fondly referred to as Pochishe Boishakh. The day commemorates the birth of Rabindranath Tagore, a legendary figure in Bengali literature and culture, known for his work as a poet, novelist, playwright, songwriter, and philosopher. Celebrated widely in West Bengal, his creations continue to reflect deep emotions, social change, and spiritual depth. (Also read: When is Diwali in 2025? Know the dates of Holi, Navratrti, Karwa Chauth and more ) This year, Rabindranath Tagore's 164th birth anniversary will be celebrated across most Indian states on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, as per the Gregorian calendar. In West Bengal, where the traditional Bengali calendar is followed, it will fall on 8th or 9th May. Born on May 7, 1861, Rabindranath Tagore was the son of Sarada Devi and Debendranath Tagore and grew up in the iconic Jorasanko Thakurbari in Kolkata. Educated at home, he began writing at an early age and soon outshone many of his contemporaries. In 1913, he made history as the first non-European to be awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature. Revered as the Bard of Bengal, Tagore also penned the national anthems of India, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka, leaving a legacy that transcends borders. The birth anniversary of Rabindranath Tagore is celebrated with great enthusiasm, especially in West Bengal. The day is observed through cultural programs, poetry recitations, dance dramas, and musical performances of Tagore's compositions, collectively known as Rabindra Sangeet. Schools, colleges, and cultural institutions honour his legacy by staging his literary and artistic works. Beyond Bengal, the celebration resonates with admirers across India and abroad, highlighting Tagore's timeless contributions to literature, music, art, and philosophy.
