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  • Commemorative Stamp
  • 1 October 1952

Saints and Poets – Rabindranath Tagore

A portrait of Rabindranath Tagore.

Date of issue October 1, 1952
Denomination 12 annas
Quantity printed 2600000
Printer India Security Press,Nasik
Perforation comb 14
Watermark Star of India Multiple [Up]
Colours Brown
Catalogue codes Michel IN 226 Stamp Number IN 242 Yvert et Tellier IN 42 Stanley Gibbons IN 342

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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.

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