Rabindra Nath Tagore needs no introduction as such. The Nobel laureate was born in this house known as the Tagore House or the Jorasanko Thakurbari. Rabindranath in Kolkata. Tagore`s grandfather, Dwarakanath Tagore, constructed the Tagore House in the 18th century. He spent his life from his childhood in this house and also breathed his last, though he was traveling all over the country and the world.

The twin `Shankar` or Shiva temples can be called Jora Shankar that exists in the vicinity of the Thakurbari from which the name Jorashanko owes its name. Early nineteenth century, saw the Jorasanko Thakurbari in thriving in an affluent manner, they were the pioneers in bringing in social reforms. The Thakurbari marked the distinctive men who were ground-breaking thinkers and they had thoughts which were much ahead of their times. Brahmo ideas were welcomed in the Tagore household; hence we get to notice the very first Brahmo Samaj wedding here itself.

The Thakurbari has been converted to Rabindra Bharati University, which is now a center for Indian Classical Fine Arts and also a museum, Rabindra Bharati Museum, established in the year 1961, having a splendid compilation of Tagore`s creation. The Rabindra Bharati Museum is an attraction of the tourists from home and abroad, as it gives a glimpse into the splendid creations and works of Abanindranath and Rabindranath. The museum has three galleries, where in the first gallery, the life and activities of Rabindranath Tagore is traced, the second gallery portrays the distinguished members of his family like Dwarkanath, Maharishi Debendranath, Abanindranath and the brothers and sisters of Rabindranth, the third is the depiction of the Bengal renaissance and the contributions of the pioneers of the Tagore family. The Museum comprises of a valuable reserve of their original paintings of Tagores photographs, books, tapes, disc, records, manuscripts and many other items that were associated with the eminent personalities of 19th century Bengal, like Iswar Chanda Vidyasagar and Dwarkanath Tagore. A show is shown which is equally enjoyable; it is a light and sound show that portrays the story of the Tagores to this house, the life of Tagore and their contributions to the Bengal renaissance. Tapes are being played for the visitors that contain Rabindranath Tagore`s recitations.

The room where Rabindra nath was born arouses curiosity and fills with nostalgia. For the visitor to Tagore House Kolkata is an experience that has its own importance. Similarly the Assembly Hall of Jorasanko Thakurbari in Kolkata was an important hub for all religious gatherings of the Tagore household. This place bears a testimony to the effervescent and modern life of the Tagores.

Special events that are being held here are another important season of attracting the visitors. Rabindra nath`s death anniversary and his birthday are both celebrated here in the Tagore house. Cultural programs are being held which are even telecast on the television. Here the birth anniversaries of other Tagore family members who were also famous poets such as Maharshi Devendranath Tagore, Jyotirindranath, Abanindranath and Dinendranath are also celebrated with great enthusiasm.

Overall a visit to the Tagore house in Kolkata instills awe in the hearts of the visitors, and this remains in their hearts as a memorable experience. The house seems to be coming alive in the various corners in the imaginative realm of the visitor. A visit to this heritage of India is a worth and there is a connection that is made while we stand in the present with the one that has obliterated leaving its remains for the present generation.