Shahzadpur Kachharibari
"Here (Shahzadpur) I am more inspired to write than anywhere else," Tagore wrote in a letter to his niece Indira Debi.
The building has since been converted into a museum and a memorial in his name. Many artefacts and memorabilia items are on display in the museum, including shoes, wooden sandals, a piano and a harmonium. The building itself is of interesting architectural heritage, and contains 7 rooms. Maintenance by the authorities has been patchy. Some areas have been well-restored, while others are in desperate need of repair. It has been reported that significant repairs are taking place as of 2012, Tagore's 150th birth anniversary.
Each year, locals and officials celebrate Tagore's birthday at the mansion. This falls on three days around 25 Boishakh in the Bengali calendar, generally correlating with the 6 to 8 May.
The museum is located in the town of Shahzadpur, open Monday to Saturday, 9 am to 6 pm. Entry fee is 20 taka.
References
- ^ Bilu, Hasibur Rahman (7 May 2016). "Tagore memorabilia still untraced, archaeology dept II indifferent". The Independent. Dhaka. Retrieved 17 June 2016.
- ^ Yusuf, Ananta (8 May 2016). "Tagore's legacy in Bangladesh". The Daily Star. Retrieved 17 June 2016.
- ^ Topu, Ahmed Humayun Kabir (8 May 2015). "Shahzadpur Kachharibari wears a festive look". The Daily Star. Retrieved 17 June 2016.
- ^ Alom, Zahangir (6 August 2015). "Rabindranath's Shahzadpur legacy". The Daily Star. Retrieved 18 June 2016.
External links
- Rabindranath Tagore at banglapedia