⁠8 Patriotic Songs Composed by Rabindranath Tagore

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Rabindranath Tagore, one of India's most revered literary figures, composed several patriotic songs that have become anthems of national pride and unity, here are some things to know.

1

Jana Gana Mana

The most famous of Tagore's patriotic songs, "Jana Gana Mana" was composed in 1911. This song was later adopted  as the National Anthem of India.

2

Amar Sonar Bangla

Tagore in 1905 during the partition  of Bengal, wrote this patriotic song became the National Anthem of Bangladesh.

3

Ekla Cholo Re

Tagore Composed in 1905, it gained prominence during the Indian independence movement.

4

Chitto Jetha Bhayshunyo

This patriotic song is part of Tagore’s famous work "Gitanjali", It envisions a free and progressive India where knowledge is free.

5

Banglar Mati Banglar Jol

This patriotic song is a celebration  of the land and the people of Bengal, Composed in 1906, it was a response to the British partition of Bengal.

6

Dhono Dhanno Pushpe Bhora

This patriotic song is a tribute to the land of Bengal, rich with resources, beauty, and culture.

7

Tomar Holo Shuru

This lesser-known patriotic song speaks to the eternal cycle of renewal and awakening in the nation.

8

Bharoto Bhagyo Bidhata

This song is actually the full version of "Jana Gana Mna," which is often not sung in its entirety.