National Anthem: Jana-gana-mana
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Composed by Rabindranath Tagore and adopted by the Constituent Assembly on 24 January 1950. The full version takes about 52 seconds.
Adopted: 24 January 1950
- It was first sung on 27 December 1911 at the Calcutta session of the Indian National Congress.
- A short version (the first and last lines) takes about 20 seconds and is played on certain occasions.
- Everyone present should stand to attention when the anthem is played or sung.