Prayagraj: The Bengali Social and Cultural Association celebrated the 165th birth anniversary of Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore on Saturday with floral tributes and vibrant cultural events at Tagore Town crossing. The day-long festivities commenced early morning with a Prabhat Pheri at 6 am near the statue of Tagore. Members of Swarbitan Music Society, Surshree, Purnima Sammelani, and students of Jagat Taran Inter College participated in the procession.
Following the Prabhat Pheri, group performances of Rabindra Sangeet were held. Representatives from various educational, cultural, and social organizations offered garlands to the statue of the Nobel laureate, paying homage to his enduring legacy.
Cultural Evening at Jagat Taran Auditorium
In the evening, a captivating cultural program titled "Robi Pronam" was organized at Jagat Taran Auditorium (Rabindralay) under the joint aegis of the Bengali Social and Cultural Association and Jagat Taran Education Society. The event was presented by the cultural group Sur-O-Shree, under the direction of Swapan Samaddar. The program focused on themes of love, nature, and creativity, drawing inspiration from Tagore's poetry and songs.
Performances and Highlights
The event opened with Rabindra Sangeet performances by students of Jagat Taran Golden Jubilee School, guided by Uma Banerjee. Several well-known compositions were presented, including "Anando Loke Mongola Loke," "Prano Bhoriye Trisha Bhoriye," and other selected works of Tagore. Prof. Ashim Mukherjee of Allahabad University highlighted Tagore's literary and artistic legacy, noting his mastery of both Bengali and English literature and his unique distinction of composing the national anthems of India and Bangladesh.
Students delivered soulful renditions of Tagore's compositions, such as "Ekla Chalo Re," "Bodhu Kon Alo Laglo Chokhe," and "Borisho Dhora Majhe Shantir Bari," leaving the audience deeply moved. The evening was a fitting tribute to the multifaceted genius of Tagore, celebrating his contributions to literature, music, and culture.
