Tag: National Song
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Vande Mataram at 150: Key Facts About India’s National Song
Introduction: A 150-Year Milestone Vande Mataram, one of India’s most enduring symbols of national pride, marked a significant milestone this year as it turns 150. Composed by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee and first published in the literary journal Bangadarshan on 7 November 1875, the song has traveled a remarkable arc from a literary lyric to a…
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Vande Mataram at 150: Key facts about India’s National Song
Introduction: A Song for a Nation Vande Mataram, literally meaning “Mother, I Bow to Thee,” stands as one of India’s most enduring symbols of national pride. Composed by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee and first published in the Bengali literary journal Bangadarshan on 7 November 1875, the song grew from a call for spiritual and political awakening…