Victoria Memorial to host exhibition honouring Bankim Chandra, 150 years of ‘Vande Mataram’
TNN / Apr 07, 2026, 16:39 (IST)
Kolkata's Victoria Memorial Hall will host a special exhibition on April 8, 2026, celebrating 150 years of Vande Mataram and the 132nd death anniversary of its composer, Rishi Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay. The event, inaugurated by Governor R. N. Ravi, will showcase rare memorabilia, including Chattopadhyay's writing desk, highlighting his intellectual influence and the song's role in India's freedom struggle.