On the occasion of the 162nd birth anniversary of Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore, Dr Charandas Mahant, the Speaker of the Chhattisgarh Legislative Assembly, unveiled his statue and laid the foundation stone for the Tagore Vatika and Museum at the district hospital premises in Gaurela today.

The program was attended by various public representatives and dignitaries, including the Revenue Minister Jai Singh Agrawal, Korba MP Jyotsna Mahant, Marwahi MLA Dr K.K. Dhruv, Pali-Tanakhar MLA Mohit Keraketta, Sonhat MLA Gulab Singh Kamro.

Spirit of Tagore will always bless the residents of the area: Dr Mahant

During the event, Dr Mahant addressed the attendees and the community, highlighting the importance of Rabindranath Tagore, a great personality who is deeply connected to the region.

In 1902, Tagore had visited the Sanatorium to seek treatment for his wife, Mriduladevi's tuberculosis. Despite his considerable efforts to ensure her recovery, unfortunately, she did not survive. However, he had developed a strong bond with the area.

The unveiling of his statue and the foundation laying of the Tagore Vatika and Museum pay tribute to his significant legacy and contribution to the cultural heritage of Chhattisgarh. Dr Mahant expressed his belief that Tagore's spirit will always bless the residents of the region.

Dr Mahant also emphasized that Rabindranath Tagore was a world-renowned poet, writer, philosopher, and Nobel Prize winner in Indian literature. He was also known as Gurudev and was a visionary who revitalized Indian cultural consciousness through Bengali literature. He is the first Asian to have received the Nobel Prize. It was Tagore who bestowed the title of "Mahatma" upon Mahatma Gandhi, Dr Mahant said.

Dr Charandas Mahant cutting the red ribbon along with other dignitaries at the event Sourced by The Telegraph

A splendid performance of Rabindra Sangeet by Dr Chitranjan Kar

As part of the series of events celebrating the centenary year of Bisahu Das Mahant's birth, a magnificent performance of "Rabindra Sangeet" was presented in honour of the anniversary of Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore.

The presentation was given by Dr Chitranjan Kar, a language expert and musician. Dr Mahant expressed his gratitude to Dr Chitranjan Kar and his team for their excellent performance. He also thanked Collector Priyanka Rishi Mahobia and SP Yogesh Patel for fulfilling their promises to organize the events.

Dr Mahant marked the occasion by inaugurating and inspecting the recently built ‘Hamar Lab’ located on the district hospital premises.

On this occasion, several dignitaries were present including Archana Porte, member of the State Scheduled Tribes Commission, Uttam Vasudev, member of the State Youth Commission, Shahid Raine, member of the State Madrasa Board, district panchayat member Hem Kunwar Shyam, Janpad Panchayat Gourela President Ms. Mamta Paikara, Janpad Panchayat Marwahi President Pratap Singh Maravi, Nagar Panchayat Pendra President Rakesh Jalan, Nagar Panchayat Gourela President Gangotri Rathore, Janpad member Gourela Asad Siddiqui, and the Sarpanch of Gram Panchayat Semra, Gajamati Bhanu, along with many other public representatives, dignitaries, media representatives, district and police officials, and residents of the district.