The Indian national anthem is called "Jana Gana Mana." It was written by Rabindranath Tagore and adopted as the national anthem of India on January 24, 1950. The lyrics of the anthem are in Sanskrit, and they pay tribute to the diversity and unity of India. The anthem is typically played at official government functions and other public events, and it is also played at the start of films and television shows in India.
The national anthem is played every day at 8:00am and 6:00pm on All India Radio (AIR), and it is also played at the beginning of programs on Doordarshan, the national television broadcaster.
The anthem is played at sporting events and other public gatherings, and it is also played when the President of India arrives at official functions.
When the national anthem is played, it is customary for people to stand up as a sign of respect.
The lyrics of the national anthem are taken from a longer poem called "Bharoto Bhagyo Bidhata," which was written by Rabindranath Tagore in 1911. The poem was later set to music and adopted as the national anthem.
The national anthem has five stanzas, but only the first stanza is typically sung. The stanza celebrates the "majesty of the nation's thought" and the "divine dispensation" that has guided the country's destiny.
The music for the national anthem was composed by Rabindranath Tagore himself, and it is played on a shehnai (a traditional wind instrument) at official events.
The national anthem has a special significance for the people of India, as it represents the unity and diversity of the country.
The anthem is played at many important occasions, including Independence Day, Republic Day, and other national holidays.
When the national anthem is played at a public event, it is expected that everyone present will stand up and pay their respects. It is considered disrespectful to talk, sing, or cheer while the anthem is being played.
In 2002, the Supreme Court of India issued guidelines on the proper protocol for the national anthem, including the requirement that it be played before the start of films in cinemas.
The national anthem has been translated into several languages, including English, Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu.
In addition to the national anthem, India also has a national song called "Vande Mataram," which is an ode to the motherland. The song was also written by Rabindranath Tagore and is considered an important part of the country's cultural heritage.
The full lyrics of the anthem are as follows:
