The Birthday of Rabindranath Tagore is celebrated as Rabindranath Tagore Jayanti. This world-renowned author of "Gitanjali" has been given the epithet of Gurudev for his literary achievements. His literary acumen earned him Noble prize for literature. His mesmerizing personality and spiritual poetry gave him a prophet like personality. His poetry has inspired millions and a large number of people learn Bangla only to understand his poetry.

This famous bard was born in a prosperous family to Debendranath Tagore and Sharda Devi. This famous poet and philosopher was also instrumental in formulating the Brahmoist philosophies together with Ram Mohan Roy. After the death of Ram Mohan Roy, his role was very important in Brahmo Society. To honor the contributions of this great man, Indian government has declared holiday on his birthday. After having a happy childhood he spent sometime in England to study law. On his return to India he pursued writing as a career. His literary skills found manifestation in the forms of playwright, songwriter, poet and philosopher. In his early career his literary halo was confined to Kolkata only but very soon he got recognized across India. The most important moment came to his career in the year 1913 when he was awarded Nobel Prize for literature. It was a great accomplishment for a writer of India. And he was first Indian to receive this prize. The history was created.

But this great man was not confined to the literature only and he played a great role in India's struggle for independence. He also worked in the field of education and his efforts made Santiniketan a institution of international repute. The Rabindranath Tagore Jayanit is a good occasion to remember this great poet and philosopher.