Rabindranath Tagore (7 May 1861 – 7 August 1941), also known by his pen name Bhanu Singha was a polymath, poet, musician, artist who brought Bengali Literature in the global map. He became the first non-European to win the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1913. He also wrote the national anthems of both India and Bangladesh -- Jana Gana Mana and Amar Sonar Bangla When he was 11, Tagore accompanied his father, on a tour across India. During the journey, he also the works of famous writers including classical Sanskrit poet Kalidasa. On his return, he composed a long poem in the Maithili style. After receiving his initial education at home, he was sent to Britain in 1878 at 17, to take up formal education and his father hoped he would become a lawyer. He first lived in Brighton in East Sussex and then was a student of the University College London for a short while. Tagore began studying the works of Shakespeare. In 1880, he returned to Bengal without a degree but was inspired to produce his own literary works by fusing the elements of Bengali and European traditions. In 1882, he came up with one of his most acclaimed poems that was titled Nirjharer Swapnabhanga. During the period between 1891 and 1895 he had penned a three-volume collection of short stories titled Galpaguchchha that revolves around lives of common people. In 1901, he founded a school at Shantiniketan (meaning the Abode of Peace) in West Bengal, that became the Visva-Bharati University in 1921. It was at Santiniketan that he composed poetic works titled Naivedya and Kheya, in 1901 and 1906 earning him immense popularity. His repute spread manifold in the West after the publication of Gitanjali: Song Offerings and in 1913 he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature. Considered his best poetic accomplishment, the collection comprises 157 poems. From May 1916 to April 1917, he stayed in Japan and the US where he delivered lectures on the theme Nationalism and on Personality. He participated in the nationalist movement and shared a close bonding with Mahatma Gandhi. At 60, Tagore took up drawing and painting, held successful exhibitions of his works first in Paris and later on in different parts of Europe. With more than 2500 songs, Tagore remains an icon of timeless appeal not only for the Bengali population across the world but to lovers of art and literature. Credits Vocal-Ritabrita Ghoshal, Pranajit Basak and Palashi Ghosh Pung-kendra moirangthem Tabla-Uttam Mandal Esraj - Sougata Das Khol - Koustav Chanda Keyboard - Sabyasachi Dutta Recording - Jonmenjoy Bose, Rabindra Bharati University Studio, Kolkata & MM's Studio, Santiniketan Shreya Mahata Shreya Mahata is a Rabindranritya artist from Sangit Bhavana, Visva-Bharati, Santiniketan. She topped her batch in M.Mus last year. She is a young artiste's scholarship holder from CCRT, Delhi. Presently, she is associated with Sruti Performing Troupe and is dedicated to her training under Prof. Dr. SrutiBandopadhay, Visva-Bharati, Santiniketan. ABOUT TIDE The Indian Dance Experience, an exclusive YouTube channel for all Indian Dance Forms, conceptualized and managed by the Digital Wing of GIRI promotes, support and encourage artistes from across the world. Giri is a 70 Year Young organization dedicated to service of Indian Heritage, Culture & Tradition. The Mission of TIDE Initiative is 1. To Promote & Showcase All Indian Dance forms and Performers Pursuing Classical & Folk Indian Dance forms from all over the world on a Single Neutral Platform. 2. To Collaborate with artists to Record High Quality Videos as well as publish/showcase Prerecorded Videos. 3. To promote Performers across Social Media, Digital Platforms & Services. 4. To create revenue & revenue opportunities for Artists and share it with the artists on digital platforms and services as well as traditional mediums like events & shows. If you want to submit your dance videos for our channel, you can email us at writetotide@gmail.com The Social Links of TIDE are as follows Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuIg8ENnBl0vwVlduywVtnQ/featured Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheIndianDanceExperience/ Blog - giri.blogspot.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theindiandanceexperience/ | Indian Classical Dance ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JMCRQVI87Xs

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