Vande Mataram 150 years: How Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay imagined nation as motherland in Ananda Math

Summary

The article discusses the 150th anniversary of Vande Mataram and its origins in Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay's novel, Ananda Math. It highlights the significance of the song in imagining India as a motherland and its historical context.

Key Points

• Vande Mataram was penned by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay.
• The song originated in the novel 'Ananda Math'.
• The article commemorates the 150th anniversary of Vande Mataram.
• The song played a significant role in the Indian independence movement.