There are celebrations, and then there are moments that quietly settle into the heart long after the applause has faded. The second edition of “মননে রবীন্দ্রনাথ” at Techno India Group Public School, Nabagram, was unmistakably the latter.
On a day filled with colour, emotion, and the unmistakable fragrance of Tagore’s world, our school campus transformed into something far beyond a venue for competition – it became a living tribute to the poet who gave Bengal its soul.
A Celebration Born from Conviction
To celebrate Rabindranath Tagore is not merely to honour a poet. It is to revisit a philosophy — one that placed humanity, nature, and beauty at the very centre of education. “মননে রবীন্দ্রনাথ”, now in its second glorious year, is TIGPS Nabagram’s heartfelt answer to the question every school must ask itself: Are we nurturing minds, or merely filling them?
This event was conceived not as a routine cultural programme, but as an immersive experience — an invitation for students to step inside Tagore’s world and feel it, breathe it, and express it in their own voices.
The Programmes That Stole Every Heart
Go As You Like, perhaps the most visually spectacular segment of the day, saw young performers embody characters drawn from Tagore’s rich literary universe — his stories, novels, and dance dramas. Watching children transform themselves into the souls Tagore once conjured with his pen was nothing short of magical. Every costume, every gesture, every quiet dramatic pause spoke of hours of dedication and a genuine love for the craft.
The Recitation Competition, drawing from the timeless verses of Sishu Bholanath, brought a tender stillness to the auditorium. There is something profoundly moving about hearing a child recite Tagore — the innocence of the voice meeting the wisdom of the words in a way that feels almost destined. Several performances left the audience visibly moved.
The Art & Craft Competition, inspired by the philosophical dimensions of Gurudev’s thought, offered perhaps the most intimate window into how young minds interpret a legacy. From bold strokes to delicate detail, the artworks on display were not imitations of Tagore — they were conversations with him.
A Presence That Elevated the Occasion
The event was graced by the distinguished presence of Prof. Manoshi Roychowdhury, Co-Chairperson of Techno India Group — a moment that added both prestige and warmth to the celebration. Her commitment to fostering cultural and intellectual depth within the Techno India ecosystem is well known, and her arrival was greeted with genuine affection and respect by students, teachers, and guests alike.
Her vision has always extended beyond academic excellence — she understands, perhaps better than most, that a student who can feel Tagore is a student who can feel the world. Her presence on this occasion was not ceremonial; it was a statement of belief.
The Judges — Masters in Their Own Right
“মননে রবীন্দ্রনাথ” has always believed in bringing the best minds to evaluate young talent, and this year was no different.
For Go As You Like, the panel of Jayati Mukherjee and Lopamudra Banerjee, both respected teachers from TIGPS Nabagram, brought a thoughtful and encouraging eye to the performances.
The Recitation Competition was evaluated by Tumpa Ghosh and Moumita Banerjee from our own institution, alongside the eminent Prof. Debashis Bhattacharjee — a distinguished personality from the worlds of culture and cinema, whose presence lent the competition a rare gravitas.
The Art & Craft Competition was judged by Mr. Subrata Kar, a renowned artist and celebrated figure in the world of cinema, whose practiced eye appreciated not just technique, but meaning.
More Than a Competition
What made “মননে রবীন্দ্রনাথ” truly special this year was the gathering it inspired. Students from our own school sat alongside participants from various other schools — young people who perhaps arrived as competitors but left as something closer to companions, united by a shared afternoon in Tagore’s company.
Teachers, parents, judges, and supporters filled the campus with an energy that was enthusiastic yet deeply respectful — exactly the kind of atmosphere Tagore himself would have cherished.
A Word of Gratitude
To every school that sent their students to participate, to every teacher who prepared them with patience and passion, to every judge who gave their time and expertise, and to every supporter who believed in the value of this celebration — thank you. You are the reason “মননে রবীন্দ্রনাথ” is not just an event on a calendar, but a tradition worth protecting.
Until We Meet Again
As the echoes of recitations and the colours of costumes slowly gave way to a quieter evening, one thing was certain — Tagore had been present among us. Not in portrait or in printed verse alone, but in the laughter of a child dressed as a character from Ghare Baire, in the concentrated silence of a student reciting Sishu Bholanath, and in the careful brushstroke of a young artist trying to paint a philosophy.
That is what “মননে রবীন্দ্রনাথ” is, at its core — not a programme about Tagore, but a moment where Tagore is allowed to live again.
And at TIGPS Nabagram, he lives very well indeed.
TIGPS Nabagram Celebrates মননে রবীন্দ্রনাথ 2025 — Honouring Tagore’s Legacy