Rabindranath Tagore
Technical Data
| Stamp Set | Indian Saints and Poets |
|---|---|
| Date of Issue | October 1, 1952 |
| Denomination | 12 ANNAS |
| Quantity | 2,600,000 |
| Perforation | comb 14 |
| Printer | India Security Press,Nasik |
| Watermark | Star of India Multiple [Up] |
| Colors | Brown |
| Catalog Codes |
Michel IN 226 Stamp Number IN 242 Yvert et Tellier IN 42 Stanley Gibbons IN 342 |
| Themes | Authors | Famous people | Literary People (Poets and Writers) | Literature | Men | Nobel Laureates |
Thou hast made me known to friends whom I knew not, Thou hast given me seats in homes not my own, Thou hast brought the distant near and made a brother of the stranger. These profound words encapsulate the essence of Rabindranath Tagore, a literary genius of modern India. A poet, dramatist, and philosopher, Tagore’s contributions to literature are monumental. His masterpiece, ‘Gitanjali,’ earned him the Nobel Prize in 1913, garnering global acclaim for his poetic brilliance.
Additionally, Tagore’s legacy is immortalized in “Jana Gana Mana,” India’s national anthem. Through this anthem, the great poet has left an indelible mark on the cultural identity of India, forever cementing his place in the hearts of millions.