New Delhi, Dec. 9 -- A ceremony to pay tribute to national heritage and mark the 150-year legacy of Vande Mataram was held on Tuesday, highlighting the song's timeless relevance and patriotic emotion with Minister of Culture Gajendra Singh Shekhawat as the chief guest.

The event commenced with a 'heartfelt tribute' to India's cultural awakening, followed by a powerful collective rendition of "Vande Mataram" to mark its 150-year legacy. A meaningful conversation explored the song's timeless relevance and the patriotic emotion it continues to evoke across generations, according to the official press release.

The occasion was graced by the Minister of Culture, Government of India, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, as the Chief Guest. According to ...