The birth anniversary of Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore was celebrated with deep reverence and enthusiasm at the Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore Gallery of the Indian Institute of Advanced Study, Rashtrapati Niwas, Shimla. The occasion also highlighted the Institute’s sustained efforts to preserve and promote Tagore’s intellectual and cultural legacy through dedicated academic initiatives.
The newly developed Tagore Gallery was showcased as a significant space that presents the life, works, and multifaceted contributions of Tagore, offering scholars and visitors an immersive experience of his enduring legacy. As part of its ongoing initiatives, the Institute is also working on translating Tagore’s celebrated work Gitanjali into Kannada, aimed at making his literary heritage accessible to a wider linguistic audience.
It was also announced that a national-level seminar on Tagore’s philosophical and cultural contributions is being planned in collaboration with the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts, which will bring together leading scholars and researchers from across the country. On this occasion, Tagore Fellows, National Fellows, Associates, officers, and staff members of the Institute participated in large numbers, paying rich tribute to the poet-philosopher’s timeless contributions to literature, culture, and humanism.
Several fellows recited selected poems and excerpts from Tagore’s works, reflecting the depth of his universal humanism, spiritual insight, and literary brilliance. Students from Shiva International Residential School also participated enthusiastically, adding vibrancy and youthful energy to the celebration.
The programme was conducted and moderated by Dr. Rajeev Kumar Mishra, Academic Resource Officer and Librarian of the Institute, who emphasized the continued relevance of Tagore’s ideals in contemporary academic and social contexts. The celebration concluded with a collective expression of gratitude and admiration for Gurudev Tagore’s enduring global legacy, which continues to inspire generations across the world.
Nurturing Creativity – Keekli Charitable Trust, Shimla
