New Delhi | November 7,2025 | Sky Link Times
150 Years of ‘Vande Mataram’ :
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday inaugurated the year-long commemoration of 150 Years of ‘Vande Mataram’, India’s National Song, at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium in New Delhi.
The grand event marks the beginning of a nationwide celebration running till November 7, 2026, paying tribute to Bankim Chandra Chatterjee’s timeless composition that became a symbol of India’s freedom movement and national pride.
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A Tribute to India’s National Song
During the event, PM Modi released a commemorative stamp and coin dedicated to the 150th anniversary of Vande Mataram.
As part of the launch, mass singing of the full version of “Vande Mataram” took place across India at around 9:50 a.m., with citizens joining from public venues, schools, and institutions to honor the historic moment.
The Ministry of Culture said the year-long commemoration will include cultural programmes, exhibitions, seminars, and musical performances inspired by the themes of unity, patriotism, and devotion embodied in Vande Mataram.
The Song That Stirred a Nation
Composed by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee on November 7, 1875, during Akshaya Navami, Vande Mataram first appeared in the literary magazine Bangadarshan as part of Chatterjee’s novel Anandamath.
The song invokes the Motherland as a divine embodiment of strength, prosperity, and grace, awakening a sense of unity and self-respect that fueled India’s struggle for independence.
Described as the “soul of India’s freedom movement,” Vande Mataram became a rallying cry for generations of freedom fighters, including Mahatma Gandhi, Subhas Chandra Bose, and Rabindranath Tagore.
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Delhi Legislative Assembly Joins the Celebration
The Delhi Legislative Assembly also held a special commemorative event on Friday.
Speaker Vijender Gupta unveiled a plaque marking the 150th anniversary, accompanied by a cultural programme by artists from the Sahitya Kala Parishad, showcasing performances inspired by Vande Mataram.
The Assembly building will be illuminated in the colours of the National Flag on Friday evening to mark the milestone.
Gupta stated,
“Vande Mataram is not merely a song — it is the soul of India’s freedom movement and a timeless ode to our Motherland. This commemoration reaffirms our commitment to the ideals that shaped our nation.”
A Year of National Unity and Cultural Pride
The 150th anniversary celebrations are envisioned as a pan-India movement, bringing together citizens from all walks of life through art, music, and public participation.
By honoring Vande Mataram, the government aims to rekindle the spirit of unity, sacrifice, and patriotism that continues to define India’s national identity.
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