03/09/2026
Ranaghat Gears Up for ‘Kavi Milan Utsav’ to Commemorate Historic Meeting of Two Poets Rabindranath Tagore and Nabin Chandra Sen
Sting Newz, Ranaghat: A memorable chapter in literary history is set to come alive once again in Ranaghat. The town is gearing up to host the ‘Kavi Milan Utsav’ on September 4, commemorating the historic meeting between poets Nabin Chandra Sen and Rabindranath Tagore in 1894.
The special literary and cultural event will be held at the Sub-Divisional Magistrate’s Bungalow. The programme will feature poetry recitations, music and various cultural performances. Preparations for the event are already underway.
A meeting was held at the Sub-Divisional Magistrate’s office on September 2 to discuss the arrangements and finalise the programme. The meeting was chaired by Sub-Divisional Magistrate Muhammad Sabur Khan, with discussions focusing on the event schedule and various organisational aspects.
Nabin Chandra Sen had once served as the Sub-Divisional Magistrate of Ranaghat. It was during his tenure that he met Rabindranath Tagore in 1894. The historic meeting between the two celebrated poets remains an important part of Ranaghat’s literary and cultural heritage.
The ‘Kavi Milan Utsav’ has been planned with the aim of preserving this legacy and introducing the younger generation to the significance of the historic encounter.
Those present at the preparatory meeting included Deputy Magistrate Jayanta De, Sub-Divisional Information and Cultural Officer Anushree Goswami, journalists Shafiqul Islam and Biswajit Bandyopadhyay, Rabindra researcher Dr Shubhadip Bandyopadhyay, recitation artist Indrani Ghosh, Chandrajit Pramanik, Subrata Ganguly, Partha Kar and social worker Balaram Saha, along with other prominent personalities.
With literature, history and culture coming together, the September 4 event is expected to add a special dimension to Ranaghat’s cultural landscape.