Jana Gana Mana was adopted as the national anthem of India on January 24, 1950.

Rabindranath Tagore is considered the greatest poet of India and is known for his profound and lyrical poetry.

Sarojini Naidu is known as the 'Nightingale of India' for her melodious and evocative poetry.

The Mahabharata is considered one of the longest epic poems in the world, consisting of over 100,000 verses.

Premchand is the author of the famous novel 'Godan', which is considered a masterpiece of Hindi literature.

Harivansh Rai Bachchan is known as the 'Father of Modern Hindi Poetry' for his innovative and influential style.

Gajanan Madhav Muktibodh is known for his powerful and evocative portrayal of social issues in his poetry.

A.K. Ramanujan is known for his unique and experimental style of poetry, which often blends Indian and Western traditions.

Jayanta Mahapatra is known for his poignant and introspective poetry, which often explores themes of loss, memory, and identity.

Agha Shahid Ali is known for his powerful and politically charged poetry, which often addresses issues of displacement, exile, and identity.

O.V. Vijayan is known for his witty and satirical poetry, which often pokes fun at social and political issues.

K. Satchidanandan is known for his lyrical and evocative poetry, which often explores themes of nature, love, and loss.

Ranjit Hoskote is known for his experimental and innovative style of poetry, which often incorporates elements of visual art and performance.

Varavara Rao is known for his powerful and moving poetry on social justice issues, particularly the rights of the marginalized and oppressed.

Arun Kolatkar is known for his unique and innovative use of language and imagery, which often creates a surreal and dreamlike atmosphere in his poetry.