About Rabindranath Tagore Jayanti
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Rabindranath Tagore (18611941 C.E.) was a Bengali polymath who reshaped Bengali literature and music, as well as Indian art with contextual modernism. According to English calendar he was born on May 7th, 1861 in Kolkata to parents Debendranath Tagore and Sarada Devi. According to Bengali calendar he was born on 25th day of Boishakh month, in 1422 Bengali Era. In West Bengal Rabindranath Tagore anniversary is observed as per local Bengali calendar. The day of Boishakh 25th currently overlaps with either May 8th or May 9th on Gregorian calendar. However, in other states Rabindranath Tagore Jayanti is observed as per Gregorian calendar on May 7th. In Kolkata Tagore Jayanti is popularly known as Poncheeshe Boishakh.
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A description related to Rabindranath Tagore Jayanti is given on this page. Rabindranath Tagore was a renowned Indian litterateur, musician, poet, and lyricist. The anniversary of his birth is celebrated as Rabindranath Tagore Jayanti. In West Bengal, it is known as Poncheeshe Boishakh. Swami Vivekananda Jayanti is described on this page. The anniversary of Swami Vivekananda's birth is celebrated as Swami Vivekananda Jayanti. Swami Vivekananda was a highly revered Hindu saint and scholar.
How to celebrate Rabindranath Tagore Jayanti 2026
According to Bengali calendar he was born on 25th day of Boishakh month, in 1422 Bengali Era. In West Bengal Rabindranath Tagore anniversary is observed as per local Bengali calendar. The day of Boishakh 25th currently overlaps with either May 8th or May 9th on Gregorian calendar. However, in other states Rabindranath Tagore Jayanti is observed as per Gregorian calendar on May 7th. In Kolkata Tagore Jayanti is popularly known as Poncheeshe Boishakh. A description related to Rabindranath Tagore Jayanti is given on this page. Rabindranath Tagore was a renowned Indian litterateur, musician, poet, and lyricist. The anniversary of his birth is celebrated as Rabindranath Tagore Jayanti. In West Bengal, it is known as Poncheeshe Boishakh.
Rabindranath Tagore Jayanti 2026 — FAQs
Rabindranath Tagore Jayanti is observed on 2026-05-09.
Rabindranath Tagore (18611941 C.E.) was a Bengali polymath who reshaped Bengali literature and music, as well as Indian art with contextual modernism. According to English calendar he was born on May 7th, 1861 in Kolkata to parents Debendranath Tagore and Sarada Devi.
