Interesting Facts About India's National Anthem

Zee Media Bureau
Aug 23, 2023

It Also Has An English Version

The whole Bengali song was translated into English by Tagore, who gave it the title "The Morning Song of India."

It Was Originally Written In Bengali

The initial version was written in Bengali and comprises five stanzas. The text was initially published in Tatwabodhini Patrika in 1905.

It Has A Simplified Version.

Only the beginning and final lines of the anthem are performed as a shortened version on certain special occasions.

Enchanting Melody

Rabindranath is credited with writing the slow, raga Alhaiya Bilawal-based melody for the entire song.

It’s An Adoption From Rabindranath Tagore

Due to its legitimacy, the National Congress decided to adopt it as the national anthem on December 27, 1911.

Only First Stanza Is Sung

Only the first stanza of the five stanzas is often recited and sung by Indians.

Netaji Played A Crucial Role In Selection

Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose deserves all the credit for choosing India's national anthem because he was a significant member of the committee that chose it.

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