International Tagore Poetry Recitation Day at Rabindra Bhavan Jamshedpur

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Jamshedpur, June 30: On the occasion of International Tagore Poetry Recitation Day, poetry enthusiasts gathered at Tagore Society (Rabindra Bhavan), the city’s hub for literature, art, and culture, to recite the works of Kobi Guru Rabindranath Tagore. Ashis Chowdhury, General Secretary of Tagore Society, shared insights into the significance of this day. He recalled how, in 1912, Tagore recited selected poems from his timeless work, Gitanjali, at the home of English scholar Roden Stein. This recital captivated contemporary poets, including Ezra Pound and W.B. Yeats, who were so moved by Tagore’s compositions that they recommended him for the Nobel Prize in Literature, which he was awarded in 1913.

Chowdhury emphasized the importance of this occasion for young poets and writers, encouraging them to understand Tagore’s work, which transcends the influence of time, and to create literature that benefits humanity. He noted that poems written by Tagore were recited in various languages, showcasing his universal appeal.

A total of 31 poets participated in the event, including Tagore Academy Principal Madhuchhanda Majumdar, Shantanu Chakraborty, Sabyasachi Chanda, Rajonya Dandapat, Purnima Banerjee, Rupa Roy, Somyo Sen, Sandip Ghosh (Bengali), Suparna Roy, Dyuti Chakraborty, Samhita Lahiri (English), Utpala Das (Oriya), G.R. Murmu (Santhali), Pubali Bera (French), Sunita Ghosh (Sanskrit), Nandan Kumar (Hindi), M. Balasubramaniam (Telugu), and Nandita Wadhera (Gujarati). Each poet paid tribute to Tagore, reflecting on the enduring significance of his work.