Jorasanko Thakur Bari
Jorasanko Thakur Bari
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Sukanya D
كولكاتا (كالكوتا), الهند1,023 مساهمة
فبراير 2023
Rabindranath Tagore not only composed the National anthems of two countries (India and Bangladesh) but his genius extended to almost all branches of the Arts. The legacy he has left behind is truly for all of humanity.
Jorasanko Thakurbari is where he was born and also, the place where he breathed his last. It is a place of pilgrimage.
This was my first visit and I was really impressed by the way the building and artifacts have been preserved and presented. It opens at 10.30 AM. Parking is available in the lane leading up to the Gate...maybe 3 or 4 cars. Tickets are 30 INR each and can be purchased at the Counter at the Gate. You have to go to the Museum Office to pay Rs 50 for any camera or mobile that will be used to take photos. A tiny sticker will be stuck on the device and may be checked. Better to use only that one device to take photos. Shoes have to be removed for going upstairs. Tickets are checked at the first landing and mobiles have to be silenced/switched off. Loud voices are frowned upon and a sort of holy hush surrounds this place. It is calming...and in a way, appropriate. Apparently you can avail of the FREE services of a guide...need to ask at the Museum office. We had not known; a friendly guard told us. However, the posters and plaques are extremely lucid (Bangla and English) and a guide is not really needed..
I had read the reviews here and was apprehensive about the guards. However, although they appear to be slightly brusque not one was rude, arrogant, high-handed or surly-traits that are common enough. One of them even voluntarily shared with me lesser-known details about some portraits and displays. All the guards simply made sure that photographs were NOT taken in places where photography is prohibited (Lord! This was almost everywhere-such a pity.) The grounds are open for photography as is the Thakurdalan (Maharshi Bhawan)...but elsewhere, it is a BIG NYET, NYET, NYET! This means we will never be able to photograph Tagore's personal effects, his chairs, his table, his robes, the bed where he died and all those FANTASTIC portraits of his forebears.
The many galleries are out of bounds for the camera-happy (I am one) ...so original paintings of the Bengal school greats will have to remain etched only in memory.
This is not a place to enumerate all I saw but I may list the few things I absolutely loved.
Tagore's wife's kitchen. The Aa-tur ghor(s) or the room(s) where births took place. Rabindranath was one of 14 children who survived and his mother was not the only woman in the huge joint family. I closed my eyes for a bit and tried to go back in time and imagine how busy these rooms would have been! The Room where Rabindranath died also captured my imagination. There are paintings by Abanindranath and others of the different branches of the Tagore family. This was truly an EXTRAORDINARY family. I spent about 10 minutes reading the family tree.
So OK, I was impressed.
Now to list the few things that may be improved.
1) Making people walk barefoot is unnecessary. This is not a family home or a temple. I have plantar fasciitis and almost three hours of walking (even with socks) on hard cement floor (So pretty...old fashioned red) left me limping towards the end. There are stairs to be climbed too.
2) If photography is so strictly prohibited, what stops the Administration from publishing good quality picture postcards or sets of photos? Sonar-tori, the Bookshop here, has a pathetic collection of books . The gentleman in charge nodded and said, "Everyone asks for cards..but we have never printed any." WHY NOT?
3) There are two sets of gents toilets. One exclusively for men and the second adjacent to the one for women. Flushes work and that is about it. Proper segregation may work more equitably and be a trifle more agreeable.
4) The absolute WORST is the big MEGA STORE right across the entrance lane. I shuddered at this clash of cultures...I am sure the Tagores would never have allowed it.
Anyway, all said and done thoroughly enjoyed the trip. The architecture ensured that even as summer was setting in, there was continuous cool cross circulation. The galleries are AC-ed.
Final word: Please visit. I will make sure all my friends from outside Bengal visit at least once. This place is worth multiple visits.
Jorasanko Thakurbari is where he was born and also, the place where he breathed his last. It is a place of pilgrimage.
This was my first visit and I was really impressed by the way the building and artifacts have been preserved and presented. It opens at 10.30 AM. Parking is available in the lane leading up to the Gate...maybe 3 or 4 cars. Tickets are 30 INR each and can be purchased at the Counter at the Gate. You have to go to the Museum Office to pay Rs 50 for any camera or mobile that will be used to take photos. A tiny sticker will be stuck on the device and may be checked. Better to use only that one device to take photos. Shoes have to be removed for going upstairs. Tickets are checked at the first landing and mobiles have to be silenced/switched off. Loud voices are frowned upon and a sort of holy hush surrounds this place. It is calming...and in a way, appropriate. Apparently you can avail of the FREE services of a guide...need to ask at the Museum office. We had not known; a friendly guard told us. However, the posters and plaques are extremely lucid (Bangla and English) and a guide is not really needed..
I had read the reviews here and was apprehensive about the guards. However, although they appear to be slightly brusque not one was rude, arrogant, high-handed or surly-traits that are common enough. One of them even voluntarily shared with me lesser-known details about some portraits and displays. All the guards simply made sure that photographs were NOT taken in places where photography is prohibited (Lord! This was almost everywhere-such a pity.) The grounds are open for photography as is the Thakurdalan (Maharshi Bhawan)...but elsewhere, it is a BIG NYET, NYET, NYET! This means we will never be able to photograph Tagore's personal effects, his chairs, his table, his robes, the bed where he died and all those FANTASTIC portraits of his forebears.
The many galleries are out of bounds for the camera-happy (I am one) ...so original paintings of the Bengal school greats will have to remain etched only in memory.
This is not a place to enumerate all I saw but I may list the few things I absolutely loved.
Tagore's wife's kitchen. The Aa-tur ghor(s) or the room(s) where births took place. Rabindranath was one of 14 children who survived and his mother was not the only woman in the huge joint family. I closed my eyes for a bit and tried to go back in time and imagine how busy these rooms would have been! The Room where Rabindranath died also captured my imagination. There are paintings by Abanindranath and others of the different branches of the Tagore family. This was truly an EXTRAORDINARY family. I spent about 10 minutes reading the family tree.
So OK, I was impressed.
Now to list the few things that may be improved.
1) Making people walk barefoot is unnecessary. This is not a family home or a temple. I have plantar fasciitis and almost three hours of walking (even with socks) on hard cement floor (So pretty...old fashioned red) left me limping towards the end. There are stairs to be climbed too.
2) If photography is so strictly prohibited, what stops the Administration from publishing good quality picture postcards or sets of photos? Sonar-tori, the Bookshop here, has a pathetic collection of books . The gentleman in charge nodded and said, "Everyone asks for cards..but we have never printed any." WHY NOT?
3) There are two sets of gents toilets. One exclusively for men and the second adjacent to the one for women. Flushes work and that is about it. Proper segregation may work more equitably and be a trifle more agreeable.
4) The absolute WORST is the big MEGA STORE right across the entrance lane. I shuddered at this clash of cultures...I am sure the Tagores would never have allowed it.
Anyway, all said and done thoroughly enjoyed the trip. The architecture ensured that even as summer was setting in, there was continuous cool cross circulation. The galleries are AC-ed.
Final word: Please visit. I will make sure all my friends from outside Bengal visit at least once. This place is worth multiple visits.
كُتب بتاريخ 17 فبراير 2023
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Lovely
مساهمة
فبراير 2023
It was a horrible experience. I am very disappointed with the behaviour of the security guards today when we visited the museum. As following Rabindranath Tagore's writing since childhood. I waas excited to visit here after travelling from all the way from Darjeeling.
The behaviour of the museum's security guards and staff was so rude that I refused to even enter the museum. It was difficult to navigate the museum so by mistake we entered a gate where there was no notification or barricade of "NO ENTRY", the security guards screamed and insulted us thrice even after we politely apologised to them.
After that they also asked for our mobile phone to check the gallery , we co-operated and showed them, but even after then they insulted us in front of the public over there. They have no rights to touch our phone and go through our phone's gallary. They have absolutely no manners to talk to a women.
I have been to other museums in Kolkata and heritage site, never faced this issue. I would never recommend my friends and acquaintances to come to this place and get insulted by their manerless security guards.
Who is going to compensate my time and effort?
The behaviour of the museum's security guards and staff was so rude that I refused to even enter the museum. It was difficult to navigate the museum so by mistake we entered a gate where there was no notification or barricade of "NO ENTRY", the security guards screamed and insulted us thrice even after we politely apologised to them.
After that they also asked for our mobile phone to check the gallery , we co-operated and showed them, but even after then they insulted us in front of the public over there. They have no rights to touch our phone and go through our phone's gallary. They have absolutely no manners to talk to a women.
I have been to other museums in Kolkata and heritage site, never faced this issue. I would never recommend my friends and acquaintances to come to this place and get insulted by their manerless security guards.
Who is going to compensate my time and effort?
كُتب بتاريخ 2 فبراير 2023
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Dr. Parikshet Sirohi
17 مساهمة
ديسمبر 2022
Tagore's house served as a nerve centre of the social and cultural life of Bengal in the 19th and early 20th century.
كُتب بتاريخ 1 يناير 2023
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Lubaba S
مدينة دكا, بنجلاديش16 مساهمة
الأصدقاء • نوفمبر 2022
It was my long cherished wish to visit the house of Bishyokobi in Kolkata, alas he did not know that I would come one day, so that he made the rules flexible for the visitors. It is a goverent-run national property, which has heritage value. Rabindranath, himself is not a property of India but he belongs to all bengoli speaking nationalities. The national anthem of Bangladesh is wrote by him, so we own him, we him. I was surprised by the behavior of the staff, to dishonor the emotions of the visitors. They just throw out us by telling that taking picture of the name of the house is not allowed even from a distance!
I was soo disappointed and i hppe authority provide some training to the staff on behavior change communication skill.
I was soo disappointed and i hppe authority provide some training to the staff on behavior change communication skill.
كُتب بتاريخ 15 نوفمبر 2022
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shaveta
6 مساهمات
أكتوبر 2022
DON'T SKIP THIS. This is a government maintained property. Surprisingly, most of staff there are polite & encourage you to come again, unlike most govt tourist spots you get to see.
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Let's Go Sightseeing
Noida, الهند2,781 مساهمة
يوليو 2022
The name itself is romantic & evokes a sense of nostalgia. Jorasanko Thakur Bari is the ancestral house of the Tagore family. Rabindranath Tagore was born, lived & died here.
Jorasanko Thakur Bari is a priceless heritage remnant. It’s constructed in the typical Bengali style. You will love the bright green & red facade! The Museum within, commemorating the life of Rabindranath Tagore, is called the Rabindra Bharati Museum.
Apart from the entry ticket (INR 10), there is an INR 50 ticket to use mobile cameras within the premises but do note – photography inside the Rabindra Bharati Museum is prohibited.
The Museum comprises galleries related to Rabindranath Tagore & to the Tagore family. In the galleries related to Tagore, you’ll find his possessions, photographs, sequence of events leading to his illness & last days, his relations with countries like China, Hungary, Japan & the USA.
In the galleries related to the Tagore family, you’ll find family ancestry & photographs, Bengal School paintings, & Tagore house portraits. You can do justice to the Rabindra Bharati Museum only if you’re ready to invest at least three hours.
As you tour the Museum, there are security guards who guide you on the right path & ensure there’s no noise/ unruliness. A couple of galleries had captions only in Bengali, making it difficult for non - Bangla speakers to understand.
Jorasanko Thakur Bari is a priceless heritage remnant. It’s constructed in the typical Bengali style. You will love the bright green & red facade! The Museum within, commemorating the life of Rabindranath Tagore, is called the Rabindra Bharati Museum.
Apart from the entry ticket (INR 10), there is an INR 50 ticket to use mobile cameras within the premises but do note – photography inside the Rabindra Bharati Museum is prohibited.
The Museum comprises galleries related to Rabindranath Tagore & to the Tagore family. In the galleries related to Tagore, you’ll find his possessions, photographs, sequence of events leading to his illness & last days, his relations with countries like China, Hungary, Japan & the USA.
In the galleries related to the Tagore family, you’ll find family ancestry & photographs, Bengal School paintings, & Tagore house portraits. You can do justice to the Rabindra Bharati Museum only if you’re ready to invest at least three hours.
As you tour the Museum, there are security guards who guide you on the right path & ensure there’s no noise/ unruliness. A couple of galleries had captions only in Bengali, making it difficult for non - Bangla speakers to understand.
كُتب بتاريخ 22 سبتمبر 2022
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ilina m
نيودلهي, الهند69 مساهمة
فبراير 2022
The entire mansion is open to public for a nominal fee, camera fee is additional. Very well maintained, spotlessly clean and a haven of peace. Visitors are expected to talk in whispers and the artefacts inspire awe. The China Gallery is remarkable. Do read the displayed writings and information.
كُتب بتاريخ 21 أبريل 2022
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Natalie1204
كولكاتا (كالكوتا), الهند4,446 مساهمة
العائلة • مارس 2021
I did manage a couple of photos and a glimpse from the outside. The grounds look compelling and are well maintained. It’s been shut through Covid though and we couldn’t get in. It’s definitely a place I do want to explore when it reopens though
كُتب بتاريخ 28 مارس 2021
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racehorse2021
بنغالور, الهند6 مساهمات
أبريل 2020
I visited this place at-lest 3-4 times and loved this place after reading " sei somoy" by sunil gangopadhaya. You need to spend at least couple of house to understand the legacy of this family on bengali culture. They maintained property well, though there are scope of improvements. Pls check if it's open after the covid
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Mander Mukherjee
كولكاتا (كالكوتا), الهند315 مساهمة
الأصدقاء • يناير 2020
Located in the northern fringes of the city of Kolkata is a place where Rabindranath Tagore was born.the place has magnificent collection of artefacts that are related to Tagore clans and especially Rabindranath Tagore. A very peaceful and clean place. A must visit for anyone coming to Kolkata.
كُتب بتاريخ 5 أكتوبر 2020
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Will Thakurbari be open on 1st May Sunday? Or will it be closed due an holiday?
ilina m
نيودلهي, الهند69 مساهمة
It is expected to remain open.
Is it open now for tourists?
Will it remain open for tourists tomorrow (Poila Boishakh)?
Is pre wedding photography shoot allowed here?
neha_traveldiary
حيدر أباد, الهند268 مساهمة
Well, I don't think that they would specifically issue any permit. But none would stop you from clicking pictures in the lawn against the backdrop of the house. Please go to their ticketing office and confirm.
In the date 13,14,15 the jorasanko thakurbari will remain open or not?
Braid_BJ
كولكاتا (كالكوتا), الهند563 مساهمة
No, closed mid Apr to mid Oct
Shayanta
Dhaka, Bangladesh75 مساهمة
Want to know the visiting hour and weekly holiday.
Thanks.
globe_in_palm
تشيناي (مدراس), الهند35 مساهمة
Jorasanko Thakurbari Kolkata
Phone
033 2269 5242
033 2269 6610
Time Required: 2-3 hrs
Cost: Indians: Adults: INR 10, Students: INR 5,
Foreigners: INR 50,
Light and sound show: INR 10,
Photography: INR 50
Open Time: 10:30 AM - 4:30 PM (Closed on Monday)
Is the joradhanko museum open during Christmas vacation, 25 th dec to 1 st jan??
SaddviAndalwala
Jharkhand, الهند583 مساهمة
Yes, it remains open on all days except listed holidays of India, that implies the museum may remain closed on 1st January and Christmas Day
Is the university museum open to visItors During Christmas vacation, 25 th dec to 1st jan??
Koyel M
Dombivli, الهند72 مساهمة
the museum is closed on mondays and other public holidays. You can expect it to remain open on days other than 25th dec and 1st jan.
