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The City of Joy can never be imagined without the name of Nobel Laureate Rabindranath Tagore whose charm still fragments the city. Thus Kolkata is an indispensable part of Tagore and his home Jorasanko Thakurbari, Kolkata is still being worshipped by everybody. The famous Jorasanko Thakurbari, Kolkata was constructed in the 18th century by Dwarakanath Tagore, the grandfather of Rabindranath Tagore. This is the place where Rabindranath was born, spent his glorious life and passed away. Now Jorasanko Thakurbari has mostly been converted into a museum with the grand collection of Tagore’s creation. The Rabindra Bharati University is also situated in this Heritage Building’s arena. The Rabindra Bharati Museum is a splendid one and a worth watching place of Kolkata also. Jorasanko Thakurbari’s Rabindra Bharati Museum was established in the year 1961. About the Museum:
Jorashanko takes its name from the original Jora Shankar, from the twin Shankar (Shiva) temples nearby. The arena comprises several buildings. The Rabindra Bharati Museum housed within the University and certainly is a major repository of the works of the Tagores, especially of Abanindranath and Rabindranath. - Location: 6/4 Dwarakanath Tagore Lane. Located near Girish Park on Chittaranjan Avenue in northern part of the city
- Holiday: Sunday, Government Holiday and University Holiday.
- Visiting Hours: Monday to Friday from 10.00 am to 5.00 pm
Saturday 10.00 am to 1.30 pm
- Entry Fee: Rs. 10.00 (approx.)
For Students: Rs. 5.00 (approx.)
- Nearest Metro Station: Girish Park Metro Station. Collections: Rabindra Bharati Museum has a rich collection of books, original paintings, mauscripts, photographs and other items related to the leading personalities of the 19th century such as Iswar Chanda Vidyasagar and Dwarkanath Tagore. Nicely printed sets of cards are available here.Paintings of Tagores, Bengal School, Anglo Indian Schools, manuscripts of Rabindranath Tagore and the family, distinguished persons of the 19th century; photographs, personal effects, books and journals, tapes, disc, records, etc. Events: Rabindra Bharati Museum celebrates the function on the twenty fifth day of the Bengali month of Baishakh (8th or 9th May) the birthday and the date of poet’s demise respectively. It also celebrates the birth anniversaries of world famous poets such as Maharshi Devendranath Tagore, Jyotirindranath, Abanindranath and Dinendranath. Light & Sound Show at the Museum: You can enjoy the museum with the light and sound show, mainly depicts the story of coming of the Tagores to this house, their glorious role in Bengal Renaissance and finally the most eventful life of the Bard.
Show Time: November- January: 6.00 pm to 6.40 pm Bengali;
7.00 pm to 7.40 pm English.
February – June: 7.00 pm to 7.40 pm Bengali;
8.00 pm to 8.40 pm English.
July – September: Monsoonal Break. Transport: You can avail a taxi or a bus to reach out there from any part the city. You can also take a trip there by Metro Railway to avoid traffic; in that case you have to get down at Girish Park Metro Station. Rabindranath’s glory can never be fade away with the stroke of time and Kolkata along with his charm and glory can never lose its spirit and magic flowing like an undercurrent in the hectic city life. So, don’t be disappointed by missing the opportunity to witness this famous place during your Kolkata Tour!
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