India today marks a historic cultural milestone, celebrating 150 years of its National Song, Vande Mataram—a hymn that has inspired generations with its message of devotion, unity, and patriotism. Composed by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee in 1875 and later featured in his landmark novel Anandamath (1882), Vande Mataram transcended literature to become a powerful emblem of India’s national identity.

Set to music by Rabindranath Tagore, the song played a pivotal role in India’s freedom struggle, inspiring leaders, revolutionaries, and citizens to rally for the motherland. Today’s celebrations honor this enduring legacy and reaffirm the timeless values of courage, sacrifice, and national pride that the song embodies.

A Historical Journey

Vande Mataram first appeared in the literary journal Ban

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