Rabisarani

Around the middle of January Rabindranath is away in Sahajadpur (Pabna district in Bengal in British India, now in Bangladesh) supervising and managing the affairs of the estate.

Rabindranath visits Sahajadpur High School and writes in the inspection book, "….I did not try to frighten the boys out of their wits by cursory examination…". The school declares a holiday in his honour.

Rabindranath's novel Rajarshi is selected as a text at the Sahajadpur High School.

Rabindranath is unable to attend Maghotsav as he's away in East Bengal (now Bangladesh) for supervising and managing the zamindari estates.

The first letter written from Sahajadpur (Pabna district of now Bangladesh) gives a charming vignette of Rabindranath, the family man. He writes in a vein of delightful humour, "..No sooner did I start ranting than your letter arrived. Being easy-going does one no good these days. If I whine and implore, she at once grows furious but backs down completely as soon as I say a cutting thing or two.......There are moments when I become restless for Beli and Khoka so much."

Rabindranath writes the play, Bisarjan, using material from the novel Rajarshi during the sojourn in Sahajadpur to satisfy his nephews' demand for a play they can perform.

Rabindranath writes two songs for the Bengali new year at Santiniketan.

• Naba anandey jago 13th April, 1890

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• Oi pohailo timirarati 13th April, 1890

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Rabindranath recites the article Mantri Abhishek before an assembly in the Emerald Theatre, while Calcutta (now Kolkata) is witnessing widespread protest and agitation over Lord Cross' Indian Councils' Bill in the British parliament.

Rabindranath is now 29 and his birthday is celebrated by the family.

In Jorasanko, Rabindranath writes Upahar and dedicates it to Mrinalini Devi. Upahar is later included in anthology Manasi.

Rabindranath's drama Bisarjan and article Mantri Abhisekh are published.

Rabindranath spends a few days in Santiniketan. Here he starts writing the early masterpiece Meghdoot from 21st May, 1890 and completes it on 22nd May, 1890.

In Santiniketan, Rabindranath writes another poem Ahalyar Prati from 24th May to 25th May, 1890.

Rabindranath sees a special performance of Raja O Rani at the Emerald Theatre.

Rabindranath begins writing the play Chitrangada, in Shilaidaha and will complete it a year later in Cuttak (Orissa).

Rabindranath leaves Calcutta (now Kolkata) for his second visit to England.

On the England trip, Rabindranath joins Satyendranath in Solapur (Maharastra).

Along with Satyendranath and Lokendranath Palit, Rabindranath boards the Shyam in Bombay (now Mumbai) which sails for England on 22nd August, 1890.

Rabindranath keeps a diary of the voyage to England, which will later blossom into the famous travelogue Europe Jatrir Diary.

During his second Europe tour, in the first letter written to Mrinalini Devi, home sick Rabindranath writes, "….My mind was so restless to get back to you…Once I'm back after this trip, I'll stay put and won't budge."

During the voyage to England, in the second letter written to Mrinalini Devi, Rabindranath describes the course their ship's taken and fondly wonders, "Don't you like to see it too, little one? You, too, are going to travel this way one day, do you know that? ...You will get to see things you never even dreamt of."

On his second Europe tour, Rabindranath reaches Paris, goes and climbs the newly built Eiffel Tower.

During the Europe tour, after visiting the Eiffel Tower, Rabindranath sends Mrinalini Devi a picture postcard of the tower and gives her the news.

After arriving in England, Rabindranath fails to find Dr. Scott, his former host during the first visit 12 years ago, at his old place. They've meanwhile moved and gone to live elsewhere.

In London, Rabindranath visits the National Gallery.

During the second visit to England, Rabindranath often goes to plays and operas like Gondolires at Savoy Theatre, Million of Money at Drury lane, The Bride of Lammermoore at Lyceum Theatre and perhaps Irving's Hamlet, too. An able actor and director himself, Rabindranath is remarkably impressed by the massive and opulent stage settings and machinery of British theatre, though later he will come to consider all this rather redundant.

On his second visit to England, Rabindranath delves deep in Western music in the evenings in the congenial company of their hostess, Miss Mull, who is herself an expert in music.

During his stay in England, Rabindranath is invited by their Sindhi friend, Mr. Advani. They dine at the National Liberal Club in Paris.

In Europe, Rabindranath and his Sindhi friend Mr. Advani also meet the Unitarian padre Charles Voysey at National Liberal Club in Paris.

The germinal idea of the play Malini comes to Rabindranath in a dream one night during his stay in London.

In London, Rabindranath is intensely homesick, wants to return at once.

Being intensely homesick at London, as Rabindranath wants to return, Satyendranath is annoyed at this; he wants Rabindranath to stay.

Being terribly homesick in London, adamant, Rabindranath books a berth on the steamer Thames bound to sail for India.

As homesick Rabindranath decided to return to India from England, he writes plaintively in a letter to Indira Devi, "Is man a machine made of iron that he will exactly follow the rules set for him? …"

Rabindranath embarks on the voyage from England to India.

During the voyage from England to India, Rabindranath writes the poem Sandhyae.

On the return journey, from England to India, Rabindranath writes poem Sesh Upahar.

On the return voyage from England to India, Rabindranath writes the poem Mouna Bhasa.

Throughout the year Rabindranath reads voraciously – Arnold, Browning, Ibsen, Alphonse Daudet as well as books like Alfred Wallace's Darwinism and Modern Thoughts & Modern Science.

Rabindranath's poetry collection Manasi is published by Kalidas Chakraborty.

A special performance of the play Valmiki Pratibha at the Jorasnko mansion in honour of Lady Lansdowne and Lady Elliot who visit the Tagores at Satyendranath's invitation.

Elaborate stage settings and scenery devised for the Valmiki Pratibha play which is going to be performed at Jorasanko mansion. Roles are played by members of the Tagore family, including Abanindranath and Indira Devi.

Rabindranath himself plays the role of Valmiki in the Valmiki Pratibha play which is held at Jorasanko mansion.

Indian National Congress holds its sixth annual session at Trivoli Gardens in Ballygunge, Calcutta (now Kolkata), 26-28 December, 1890.

In the sixth annual session of Indian National Congress held at Calcutta (now Kolkata), Rabindranath plays a prominent part in making the arrangements and attends the Congress session.

Foundation laying ceremony of the Brahmo Mandir at the Santiniketan Ashram. Dwijendranath conducts the prayers, Rabindranath sings songs.

Theistic Conference of Brahmo delegates, who attended the Indian National Congress session, is held at Maharshi Debendranath's Park st. residence. Rabindranath sings three songs.

This year Indira Devi passes the F.A. exam as a private candidate. Sarala Devi graduates from Bethune College in the second class with English (Hons).