Rabindranath Tagore Jayanti: Remembering His Literary Legacy

Rabindranath Tagore Jayanti is a special occasion that celebrates the birthday of Rabindranath Tagore, the greatest poet, writer, novelist, and scholar born in India. He was also a Nobel Prize laureate in Literature. According to the Bengali Calendar, his Jayanti falls on the 25th day of the Baisakh month (April-May) every year.

Rabindranath Tagore Jayanti 2025 Date 

This year, Rabindranath Tagore Jayanti will fall on 9th May according to the Gregorian calendar. Whereas, on 7th May, according to the Bengali calendar. 

• Date(According To Bengali Calendar): 7th May 2025, Wednesday
• Date(According to the Gregorian Calendar): 9th May 2025, Friday

Rabindranath Tagore’s Astrological Insights

Tagore’s birth chart and astrological aspects tell much about his character and the traits he possesses. The reason for his fame was also due to the strong influence and placement of planets. 

• Analysing His Zodiac & Kundli

The Zodiac sign of Rabindranath was Taurus, which is associated with beauty, creativity, and sensuality. Also,the placement of Venus, along with the Sun and Mercury, in the 2nd house indicates a natural talent and artistic vision in creative and scientific fields. 

The strong influence of his ruling planet, Venus, was the main reason for his fame. With the presence of Jupiter and Venus in the same house, he gained immense prosperity. Moreover, the strong exchange of signs between Jupiter and the Moon, as well as Mars and Mercury, created a strong Raj yoga for him. This helped bring fame and favour into his life.

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Why Is Rabindranath Tagore Jayanti Celebrated?

To celebrate the birthday and honour the great poet and scholar Rabindranath Tagore, we observe Rabindranath Tagore Jayanti. His contributions to Indian Literature and music are unforgettable. Also, the year 2025 marks the 164th Birthday of this great poet. 

His contributions to India also as a freedom fighter, guided by principles of tolerance and humanity, have made him a prominent figure. We should remember this day of his as a legacy of culture and literature.

• About Rabindranath Tagore

Rabindranath Tagore was born on May 7th, 1861, in Kolkata, West Bengal. His style of blending Bengali literature with modern art gave a new shape to Indian art. He is also the composer and writer of the National Anthem of India, “Jana Gana Mana”. Often called as ‘Kabiguru’, ‘Gurudev’ and ‘Rabi’, he became the legendary God of Indian Literature and Music. 

Ways To Celebrate Rabindranath Tagore Jayanti 2025?

In India,  we celebrate Rabindranath Jayanti in various ways. However, it is mainly celebrated in West Bengal with immense joy and pleasure. On this day: 

• Cultural events, such as dance, singing, and poetry competitions, are organised in universities, schools, and colleges. 
• A special event is organised at the Shantiniketan Art School, which Rabindranath founded, and at Jorasanko Thakur Bari, his birthplace.
• Many Bengali households and communities also celebrate by performing songs and poems by Tagore. 

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Exploring Literary Works Of Rabindranath Tagore

Tagore had a keen interest in literature and art from a young age. He started writing dramas at the age of 16. He has written over 200 Bengali books, 2,230 songs, 40 poems, and 2,500 paintings. Some of his famous works include:

• Books: Tagore had a natural talent for writing, he has written over 200 books. Some of his famous books include Geetanjali, Ghare Baire, Gora, and Chitragandha. 
• Songs: Rabindranath has also composed many Bengali songs like Ekla Chalo Re, Tumi Robe, Nirobe. He is also the composer of India’s national anthem, “Jana Gana Mana.” 
• Poems: Gurudev has written more than 40 poems that are very famous and are still recited in Schools and households on the occasion of Rabindranath Tagore Jayanti. Some of them include Paper Boat, Birpurush, and Talgach.
• Dramas: Rabindranath began writing dramas at a young age. At 20, he wrote “Valmiki Pratibha”. Additionally, his other dramas include Visharajan, Chitragandha,etc.
• Novels: As an extraordinary writer, Rabindranath has also written some of the most renowned novels, including Noukadubi, Gora, Ghare Baire, and Chaturanga. 
• Stories: Rabindranath has written numerous famous long and short stories, like Kabuliwala, The Postman, and Chokher Bali.

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