New Delhi, May 9: On the occasion of Pochishe Boishakh, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday paid heartfelt tributes to Nobel Laureate Rabindranath Tagore, hailing him as a timeless voice of India’s civilisational soul.

PM Modi wrote on social media platform X: “Today, on the special occasion of Pochishe Boishakh, we pay our heartfelt tributes to Gurudev Tagore. Gurudev Tagore was a writer, thinker and poet of extraordinary brilliance. He enriched our society with new thought, creative energy and cultural confidence.” He added that Tagore’s ideals continue to illuminate minds and guide the nation’s endeavours.

আজ, পঁচিশে বৈশাখের এই বিশেষ দিনে, আমরা গুরুদেব ঠাকুরের প্রতি আমাদের অন্তরের শ্রদ্ধা নিবেদন করছি।

গুরুদেব ঠাকুর ছিলেন এক অসাধারণ প্রতিভার অধিকারী সাহিত্যিক, চিন্তক ও কবি। তিনি একজন অনন্য দার্শনিক, শিক্ষাবিদ, শিল্পী এবং ভারতীয় সভ্যতার চিরন্তন কণ্ঠস্বর হিসেবে নিজেকে প্রতিষ্ঠিত…

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 9, 2026

Union Home Minister Amit Shah also remembered Tagore, calling him a “powerful voice of the Indian soul” who gave new impetus to the spirit of independence through literature, music, and philosophy. Shah highlighted Tagore’s immortal creation Geetanjali, which gave humanity a new direction in spirituality and sensitivity. He noted that through Jana Gana Mana, Tagore gave voice to the unity and dignity of the nation.

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha paid tribute, describing Tagore as “one of the greatest luminaries, a timeless poet, profound philosopher and mystic.” He said Tagore’s ideals of universal humanism and harmony continue to inspire humanity across generations.

Rabindranath Tagore Jayanti, celebrated annually on the 25th of Boishakh in the Bengali calendar, fell on May 9 this year. The day is marked with cultural programs, poetry recitations, dance dramas, and performances of Rabindra Sangeet, especially in West Bengal.

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Born on May 7, 1861, in Kolkata’s Jorasanko Thakurbari, Tagore was the son of Debendranath Tagore and Sarada Devi. He became the first non-European to win the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1913 for Gitanjali. Revered as the “Bard of Bengal,” Tagore also penned the national anthems of India, Bangladesh, and influenced Sri Lanka’s anthem, leaving a legacy that transcends borders.

Tagore’s contributions as a poet, novelist, playwright, songwriter, philosopher, and educationist continue to resonate deeply. His vision of creativity, freedom, and cultural confidence remains a guiding light for India and the world.