India, May 7 -- Rabindra Jayanti falls on May 7, marking the birth anniversary of one of India's greatest literary figures, Rabindranath Tagore. Musician, philosopher, poet, and artist, Rabindranath Tagore defined Indian literature and music. He is referred to as the 'Bard of Bengal', one of the many sobriquets in honour of his achievements.ALSO READ: Quote of the day by William Shakespeare: 'Love all, trust a few, do wrong to none'

Revered as 'Kabiguru,' he received the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1913 for Gitanjali, becoming the first Asian to win the award.

His list of achievements and contributions goes on, from authoring thousands of songs and novels to composing the national anthems of India and Bangladesh. He also demonstrated h...