National Anthem

Source:  TH

 Context: The controversy arose in Tamil Nadu’s Legislative Assembly when Governor left without delivering the customary address, citing the absence of the National Anthem.

About National Anthem:

• Written by: Composed by Rabindranath Tagore in Bangla.
• Adopted in: The Hindi version was adopted as the National Anthem of India by the Constituent Assembly on January 24, 1950.
• Procedure for Singing the Anthem:
  • Full Version:
    • Time: Approximately 52 seconds.
    • Conditions & Occasions:
      • During civil and military investitures.
      • When the President or Governor arrives at or departs from formal state functions.
      • At parades or when the National Flag is unfurled.
      • On arrival or departure of the President for any public function.
    • Preceded by a drum roll when played by a band.
  • Short Version:
    • Short Version of Anthem:

Jana-gana-mana-adhinayaka jaya he,

Bharata-bhagya-vidhata,

Jaya he, jaya he, jaya he, Jaya jaya jaya jaya he.

• • • Time: Approximately 20 seconds.
    • Conditions & Occasions:
      • Played during toasts in Messes.
      • On occasions with special orders by the Government of India.
  • Mass Singing:
    • Conditions & Occasions:
      • During the unfurling of the National Flag.
      • At cultural or ceremonial functions, with choirs or public participation.
      • On arrival or departure of the President at non-state public functions.
      • Schools: Encouraged as part of morning assemblies to instill respect for the nation.

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