Rabisarani

Rabindranath comes to to Calcutta (now Kolkata) to arrange for Rathindranath's marriage. Rathindranath's marriage is fixed with Pratima Devi, daughter of Binayini Devi and Sheshendrabhushan Chattopadhyay. Pratima Devi was first married to Nilanath, son of poet's friend Niradnath Mukhopadhyay. But Nilanath died in an accident.

Writes 2 songs

• Nibhrita praner devata 1st January, 1910

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• Kon alote praner pradip 1st January, 1910

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Rabindranath presides over the 27th death anniversary of Keshabchandra Sen at Scottish Church College Hall. Binayendranath Sen, Shibnath Shastri, Sitanath Tattwabhushan and Herambachandra Maitra are also present.

The first ever commercial show of the drama Goray Galad written by Rabindranath, takes place at the Kohinoor Theatre. The second show takes place on 16th January.

The first edition of Gitalipi (Notations of songs), Volume 1 is published by Rana Gopal Chakravarti. Surendranath Bandyopadhyay, the famous singer and musicologist, prepares the notations.

A 7-page booklet titled Brahmasangit is published. This would be distributed for free in the Maghotsav scheduled on 24th January.

5th death anniversary of Maharshi Debendranath is observed at Jorasanko. Binayendranath Sen is invited as a speaker. Two songs (nibhrita praner devata and kon alote praner pradip) composed on 1st January are sung on the occasion.

Maghotsav is celebrated. The poet reads his article Chiranabinata in the morning session. The lecture in the evening session is later published in the Phalgun issue of Prabasi with the title Bishwabodh.

In the morning session following 8 songs of Rabindranath are sung

• Tumi amader pita 8th December, 1909

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• Timir duyar kholo 14th April, 1909

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• Aloy alokmay kare he 6th December, 1909

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• Nishar swapan chhutla re, ei chhutla re 3rd September, 1909

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• Abar era ghiriche mor man 1st September, 1909

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• Ei to tomar prem, ogo 1st September, 1909

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• Jay taba bichitra ananda 1st September, 1909

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• Prabhate aj kon atithi (previously written as Sharate aaj kon atithi) 3rd September, 1909

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In the evening session following 13 songs of Rabindranath are sung

• Kar milan chao birahi

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• Danrao man ananta brahmanda majhe

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• Jagat jure udar sure

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• Jani jani kon adi kal hote 1st January, 1910

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• Nayan bhasila jale

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• Jadi tomar dekha na pai prabhu 28th August, 1909

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• Amar milan lagi tumi 1st September, 1909

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• Jaga Jagare Jaga sangit

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• Jage nath jochhona rate

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• Maharaj, eki saje ele

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• Ja hariye jay ta agle base

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• Rupsagare dub diyechi 27th December, 1909

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• Oi asanataler matir pare lutiye raba 25th December, 1909

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9th volume of Santiniketan is published.

Rathindranath and Pratima Devi's marriage takes place. Rabindranath dedicates his novel Gora, newly published in book form (previously serialised in Prabasi from August, 1907 to February, 1910), to Rathindranath as a token of blessings in his marriage. This is the first widow marriage in Tagore family.

10th volume of Santiniketan is published.

Gora -- the famous novel written by Rabindranath, is published in book form in two volumes (previously serialised in Prabasi from August, 1907 to February, 1910).

Rabindranath goes to Santiniketan with newly married Rathindranath and Pratima Devi. To welcome the newly married couple to Santiniketan, students of the school stage Malini.

The poet attends the third annual convention of Bangiya Sahitya Sammilan at Bhagalpur in spite of his unwillingness due to physical ailment.

After attending the third annual convention of Bangiya Sahitya Sammilan at Bhagalpur, the poet returns to Santiniketan.

Sourindramohan Mukhopadhyay's comedy Dashachakra based on Rabindranath's short story Muktir Upay is staged at Star Theatre.

The new edition (fourth print) of the novel Bou-thakuranir Hat written by Rabindranath, is published by Indian Publishing House.

Goes to Krishnakumar Mitra's (editor of Sanjivani) house to see him on his release from Agra jail.

Rabindranath sets forth to Shilaidaha with Rathindranath.

Rabindranath returns to Calcutta (now Kolkata) with Rathindranath from Shilaidaha.

Meets Jadunath Sarkar at Santiniketan on his return from Calcutta (now Kolkata). Jadunath gives a talk for the students of Santiniketan school.

Rabindranath composes five songs at the close of the Bengali year 1316

• Aji basanta jagrata dware 9th April, 1910

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• Taba sinhasaner asan hote 10th April, 1910

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• Tumi ebar amay laho he nath, laho 11th April January, 1910

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• Jiban jakhan shukaye jay 11th April, 1910

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• Ebar nirab kare dao he tomar 13th April, 1910

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Composes the song Bishwa jakhan nidramagan.

The poetic drama Malini written by Rabindranath is staged for the second time before the summer vacation.

Composes the song Se je pashe ese basechila.

Rabindranath's 50th birthday celebrated at Santiniketan. Prasantachandra Mahalanabis (1893-1972) is present.

Ajitkumar and Labanyalekha's marriage solemnised as per Brahma rituals in presence of Rabindranath. Due to opposition from various quarters, this marriage could not take place at Santiniketan.

Composed the song Tora shunis ni ki shunis ni tar payer dhwani.

Starts for Tindhariya in Darjiling district with Rathindranath, Pratima Devi and Mira Devi. Son-in-law Nagendranath and Hemalata Devi also join them -- reports Prabhatkumar Mukhopadhyay. Returns to Calcutta (now Kolkata) on 5th June.

During his stay at Tindhariya he writes following 12 poems and songs

• Menechi, har menechi 21st May, 1910

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• Ekti ekti kore tomar 22nd May, 1910

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• Kabe ami bahir halem 23rd May, 1910

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• Tomar prem je baite pari 24th May, 1910

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• Sundar, tumi esechile aj prate 31st May, 1910

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• Amar khela jakhan chhilo tomar sane 31st May, 1910

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• Oi re tari dila khule 1st June, 1910

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• Chitta amar harala aj 1st June, 1910

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• Ogo mauna, na jadi kao 1st June, 1910

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• Jatabar alo jwalate chai 4th June, 1910

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• Saba hate rakhba tomay 4th June, 1910

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• Bojre tomar baje banshi 4th June, 1910

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While in Calcutta (now Kolkata) Rabindranath composes 5 songs and poems

• Daya diye habe go mor 7th June, 1910

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• Sabha jakhan bhangbe takhan 7th June, 1910

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• Chirajanamer bedana 9th June, 1910

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• Tumi jakhan gan gahite bala 10th June, 1910

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• Dhay jeno mor sakal bhalobasa 11th June, 1910

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Returns to Santiniketan and composes 4 more poems in the following three days

• Tara diner belay esechila 12th June, 1910

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• Tara tomar name bater majhe 12th June, 1910

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• Ei jyotsnarate jage amar pran 12th June, 1910

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• Katha chila ek-tarite kebal tumi ami 13th June, 1910

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The poet goes to Shilaidaha.

Ajitkumar Chakraborty gets a scholarship in Manchester. Sails for London from Colombo.

The poet gives a talk at City College, Mirzapur, arranged in remembrance of Rammohan Roy.

Goes to Shilaidaha with Jnanendranath Chattopadhyay, Hiralal Sen and Arunchandra Sen. Rathindranath and Pratima Devi are already at Shilaidaha. Spends six weeks at Shilaidaha.

Paush Utsav is celebrated with grandeur. Shri Prakashchandra Roy, father of Dr. Bidhanchandra Roy, is the chief guest. Poet reads his article Jagaran in the morning session and Samanjasya in the evening session.

Celebration of Khristotsav (Christmas) for the first time.