Santiago, Nov 8 (IANS) Several Indian diplomatic missions worldwide hosted collective renditions of India’s national song “Vande Mataram” to commemorate 150 years since its composition, reflecting the nation’s cultural pride and the enduring spirit of patriotism.

The year 2025 marks the 150th anniversary of Vande Mataram. The national song was composed during the auspicious occasion of Akshaya Navami on November 7, 1875. It first appeared in the literary journal Bangadarshan as part of Bankim Chandra Chatterjee’s celebrated novel Anandamath.

In Chile, the Indian Embassy in Santiago organised a mass singing of “Vande Mataram”, in collaboration with the Indian student community. The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from students studying across various universities in Chile.

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