Description

"Vande Mataram" is a highly respected and patriotic song in India. It was written by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay in the 19th century and later became a symbol of the Indian independence movement. The song is a hymn to the motherland, and its title translates to "I bow to thee, Mother." It was adopted as the national song of India and holds a special place in Indian culture and history. The first two verses of "Vande Mataram" were adopted as the national song, while "Jana Gana Mana," composed by Rabindranath Tagore, was adopted as the national anthem.