Rabindra Jayanti

Rabindra Jayanti is an annual cultural celebration that commemorates Rabindranath Tagore's natal anniversary and is popular among Tagorephiles (those who adore Tagore and his works) all over the world. Since Tagore was born on this day in the Bengali calendar year 1268, it is commemorated in early May, on the 25th day of the Bengali month of Boishakh. Every year, as a tribute to Tagore and his works in Rabindra Jayanti, a variety of cultural programs and events, such as Kabipranam – the songs (Rabindra Sangeet), poetries, dances, and dramas, written and composed by Tagore, are organized by various schools, colleges, and universities in Bengal, and also celebrated by various groups abroad.

Tagore's birth day is widely commemorated around the world, particularly in Santiniketan, Birbhum, West Bengal, and particularly at Visva-Bharati University, which Tagore founded for the cultural, social, and intellectual upliftment of students and society. In 2011, the Indian government issued a five-rupee coin to commemorate Rabindranath Tagore's 150th birthday.

Date: 25th day of Boishakh