150 years of Vande Matram

June 25, 2026 10:18 AM

MY Bharat launches week-long Vande Mataram Camp in West Bengal to mark 150th anniversary of National Song

A seven-day Vande Mataram Camp, organised by Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat) under the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, commenced at Brainware University in Barasat, West Bengal, on Wednesday to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the National Song Vande Mataram. The camp, being held from June 24 to 30, has brought together 150 young participants from Gujarat, Meghalaya, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and the Andaman & Nicobar Islands. Organised by MY Bharat, West Bengal ...

December 10, 2025 1:09 AM

Amit Shah emphasises ‘Vande Mataram’ spirit as guiding force for Viksit Bharat 2047

Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah on Tuesday initiated a special discussion in the Rajya Sabha to mark the 150th anniversary of the national song, ‘Vande Mataram’. He said the relevance of Vande Mataram—first composed in 1875 and later a rallying cry of India’s freedom movement—remains as strong today as it was during the struggle for independence. The Home Minister added that its spirit will continue to guide India’s journey towards becoming a developed natio...

December 8, 2025 1:33 PM

Vande Mataram at 150: India’s national song that shaped country’s freedom struggle

The year 2025 marks a historic cultural milestone for India’s national song, Vande Mataram, as it completes 150 years since its first publication. Composed by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee, the hymn was first published in the literary journal Bangadarshan on November 7, 1875, and was later included in his novel Anandamath in 1882. From a literary creation, Vande Mataram evolved into a powerful emblem of India’s national identity, inspiring generations with its message of devotion, unity, and pat...

November 7, 2025 2:22 PM

Vande Mataram: 150 Years of Patriotism, Unity, and Resilience

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...