Vande Mataram: 150 Years and Beyond
Vande Mataram: 150 Years and Beyond Once sung in our morning school assemblies, India’s national song Vande Mataram ( which translates to Mother, I Bow to Thee ) has now completed 150 years — a milestone that invites us to reflect on its journey, its legacy, and its timeless emotional power. Composed by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee (1838–1894), 'Vande Mataram' was first published in the literary journal Bangadarshan on 7 November 1875. Let’s take a moment to cherish this eternal song- one that once fueled India’s freedom cry and continues to echo in the soul of our nation. On November 07, 2025, Prime Minister of India inaugurated the year-long commemoration of the national song’s 150 th anniversary and released a commemorative stamp and coin to mark the occasion. Image Source: https://colnect.com/en/stamps/stamp/512587-Centenary_Vande_Mataram_Patriotic_Song-India ...