Rabindra Jayanti is being celebrated today on Pochishe Boishakh, marking the 165th birth anniversary of Rabindranath Tagore. From dawn, schools and cultural organisations have organised Prabhat Pheri processions. Throughout the day, programs of music, recitation, and dance are taking place.

In Santiniketan, the traditional homage began at 5 a.m. at Gour Prangan with Baitalik songs. Later, Rabindra Bhavan will host recitations and songs, while the main birthday celebration starts at 9 a.m. at Madhabi Bitan. Cultural functions are being held globally, featuring Rabindra Sangeet, poetry, dance, and drama.

Vice-President C P Radhakrishnan and Prime Minister Narendra Modi have offered tributes to Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore on the occasion of Pochishe Boishakh. In a social media post, the Vice-President said that Gurudev’s contributions extended far beyond the realm of literature.

The Prime Minister said that Rabindranath Tagore  was a writer, thinker and poet of extraordinary brilliance. Mr Modi said Gurudev Tagore gave expression to the deepest emotions of humanity and the noblest ideals of the culture. Mr Modi said that Tagore enriched the society with new thought, creative energy and cultural confidence. He said that Tagore is remembered with deep reverence and gratitude. .

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, in his message said, Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore immensely strengthened the spirit of Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat.

Describing Rabindranath Thakur as a towering literary figure, profound thinker and musical genius, the Defence Minister said that the life, philosophy and values of Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore will continue to inspire generations to come.

Union Home Minister Mr Shah said that Gurudev infused new momentum into the spirit of freedom through literature, music, and philosophy.

He said that Rabindranath Tagore’s timeless creation, Gitanjali, has given new direction to humanity, spirituality, and sensitivity, and the Jana Gana Mana gave voice to national unity, dignity, and self-respect.