National Anthem
Jana Gana Mana
Author: Rabindranath Tagore
The National Anthem of India — a symbol of unity, dignity, and national consciousness.
English Transliteration
Jana-Gana-Mana Adhinayaka Jaya He, Bharata-Bhagya-Vidhata. Panjaba-Sindhu-Gujarata-Maratha, Dravida-Utkala-Banga. Vindhya-Himachala-Yamuna-Ganga, Uchchhala-Jaladhi-Taranga. Tava Shubha Name Jage, Tava Shubha Ashisha Mage, Gahe Tava Jaya Gatha. Jana-Gana-Mangaladayaka Jaya He, Bharata-Bhagya-Vidhata. Jaya He, Jaya He, Jaya He, Jaya Jaya Jaya Jaya He!
Formal rendition duration: approximately 52 seconds.
Officially adopted as the National Anthem of India by the Constituent Assembly on January 24, 1950.