New Delhi, Nov. 7 -- Vande Mataram, India's national song, is now 150 years old. The song, composed by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee, was first published in the literary journal Bangadarshan on 7 November 1875.

Literally translating to "Mother, I Bow to Thee," this composition has inspired countless generations of freedom fighters and nation builders.

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