write short note on shantiniketan
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Shantiniketan was a dream of Maharshi Devendranath Tagore that was later on nurtured and practically constructed by his worthy son Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore, the world-famous poet, author, dramatist and artist of 20th century Bengal. The very word “Shantiniketan” means the “the abode of peace”.
Shantiniketan was a dream of Maharshi Devendranath Tagore that was later on nurtured and practically constructed by his worthy son Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore, the world-famous poet, author, dramatist and artist of 20th century Bengal. The very word “Shantiniketan” means the “the abode of peace”.
On 22nd December 1901, Rabindranath Tagore established his school at Santiniketan with five students (including his eldest son) and an equal number of teachers. He originally named it Brahmacharya Ashram in the tradition of ancient forest hermitages.
Shantiniketan – literally a 'heavenly abode of peace' is where nature bestows her splendor through lavish greenery, rain-fed rivulets and patchy forests. The beauty of the erstwhile Shantiniketan stems from the splendor of its natural setting and its dazzling heritage that makes everyone awe struck.
“Amid coronavirus scare and as a precautionary measure, we have closed the entry of visitors at 'Santiniketan Griha', 'Upasana Griha', museum and 'Bangladesh Bhawan'. Santiniketan Griha is one of the must visit places in our university.