India to Celebrate 150 Years of Vande Mataram as PM Modi Leads Year-Long Event

The national song of India, Vande Mataram, is 150 years old, and today, the celebrations of this historic song will commence with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The project will be a tribute to the legacy of the song and how it was instrumental in motivating the liberation movement in India. Cultural events, music events, exhibitions, and educational programmes will take place throughout the country that will celebrate the historical and patriotic nature of the song. Written by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee in 1875, Vande Mataram still fills the hearts with national pride. This is a milestone event that indicates that the government is willing to conserve the cultural heritage of India and also promote cohesion between individuals with the ethos of patriotism.

Highlights of the Historical Background of Vande Mataram

• Written by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee, 7 November 1875, and in Sanskrit and Bengali.

• First Published: In the Bengali literary journal called Bangadarshan in the 1870s as a part of his unforgettable novel Anandamath, and under its own title in a book in 1882.

• First Sung Rabindranath Tagore at the Indian National Congress session in 1896.

• Adopted by India: It was declared by the Constituent Assembly in 1950, on January 24, as the National Song of India.

• Meaning: the translation of the word 'Vande Mataram' means 'I bow to thee, Mother', and takes the meaning of devotion to the motherland.

• Historical Significance: It was a patriotic song, a call to arms in the fight for India achieving its freedom (1880s–1947).

Inaugural Ceremony Details

• Occasion: Preeminence of 150 Years of Vande Mataram Inauguration Ceremony.

• Date: 7th November 2025

• Venue: Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium, New Delhi.

• Main Guest: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi.

• The Ministry of Culture organised it.

• Length: 1 year of festivities between 7th November 2025 and 7th November 2026.

• Mission Statement: To celebrate the musical, historical, and patriotic legacy of Vande Mataram.

Conclusion

The essence of the celebrations that happened on the 150th anniversary of Vande Mataram is a crunch moment in Indian culture that brought the people together in the spirit of patriotism and honour towards the motherland. The event will commemorate the eternal heritage of the national song that has touched generations and will continue celebrating the same throughout the year, led by Prime Minister Modi.