May 9, 2017: Since early morning throughout West Bengal as well as in Bangladesh the birth anniversary of the legendary poet Rabindranath Tagore is being observed today. The celebration and paying tributes to the great poet has started since early morning. The main function is being held at Rabindranath Tagore’s ancestral home in Jorasanko in north Kolkata. Songs written by the Nobel laureate poet are being sung along with his poetry and dance dramas are being recited at different venues of celebrations.
President Pranab Mukherjee and Prime Minister Narendra Modi have paid tribute to Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore on his birth anniversary today. In his message, Mr Mukherjee said, Gurudev Tagore set forth a vision of peace and fraternity that continues to have relevance and global appeal.
He said, Tagore was a great soul who not only illumined the time he lived in but continues to remain an inspiration for humanity. Mr Mukherjee said, Gurudev was the perfect ambassador of the country at a time when little was known about India in the outside world.
In his message, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, Gurudev Tagore will always be remembered for his powerful thoughts and contribution to the freedom movement.
