Rabindranath Tagore birth anniversary: PM Modi, West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee and others pay tribute to the Nobel Laureate

Rabindranath Tagore birth anniversary: PM Modi, West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee and others pay tribute to the Nobel Laureate

The day is marked by various cultural events to honour Tagore's legacy and his immense contribution to literature and philosophy.

FPJ Web DeskUpdated: Tuesday, May 09, 2023, 02:10 PM IST
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Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore | Photo: Twitter/@PrasanthSbjp

Rabindranath Tagore's birth anniversary, also known as Rabindra Jayanti, is celebrated on the 25th day of the Bengali month of Boishakh (Pochishe Boishakh). 

The day is marked by various cultural events, seminars, and lectures to honour Tagore's legacy and his immense contribution to literature and philosophy.

On this occasion, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, Abhishek Banerjee, External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar and others tweeted about remembering the Bengali polymath.

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