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National Anthem of India
“Jana Gana Mana” is the National Anthem of India.
It was written by Nobel Laureate Rabindranath Tagore.
The original song ‘Jana Gana Mana’ is written in Bengali.
About National Anthem:
| Title | Jana Gana Mana |
|---|---|
| Music by | Rabindranath Tagore |
| Lyrics by | Rabindranath Tagore |
| Raga | Alhiya Bilawal |
| Written on | December 11, 1911 |
| First sung on | December 27, 1911 |
| Declared as National Anthem on | January 24, 1950 |
| Time to play | 52 seconds |
| Underlying message | Unity in Diversity |
Meaning of the National Anthem:
The whole translation of Jana Gana Mana can be read below –
“You are the ruler of minds of people, let the victory be with you,
The distributer of the destiny of India
Punjab, Sindh, Gujarat, Maratha, Dravid, Orissa, Bengal
There are echoes in hills of Vidhya, and the Himalayas and music are mingled in Yamuna, and Ganga which is chanted by foaming waves of Indian Sea.
Wake up listening to the auspicious name of yours and pray for your blessings,
The saving of all the people is lying in your hands.
You are the one to convey well-being to the people
the distributer of the destiny of India
May you get victory, victory, and victory for you!”
Occasions for playing the National Anthem:
- Accompanying the performance of National Salute on traditional occasions to the President of India or Governors of States.
- Before and after the President’s address of the nation.
- Before arrival and departure of the President or Governor from a formal ceremony.
- When the national Flag is raised during cultural occasions.
- When the Regimental Colours are presented.
National Anthem of India – Code of Conduct:
- Should stand up to attention.
- Individual’s head should be held high.
- One should be looking forward.
- Mass singing of the National Anthem is to accompany the unfolding of the National Flag.
- No misrepresentation of words or music of the National Anthem is allowed.
Interesting facts:
- There was a false myth that Jana Gana Mana was written and composed by Tagore to praise George the Fourth, who visited India in 1911.
- ‘Jana Gana Mana’ was performed for the first time in Hamburg on 11th September, 1942.
- The musical notations for the English translation of our national anthem were set by Margaret, wife of poet James H. Cousins, who was the principal of Besant Theosophical College.
- A shorter version of the National Anthem is also sung on occasions and it consists of the first and last lines of the verse.
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