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Name of the Programme
Namami Bharatam
Mass Singing of the
“Vande Mataram”
NAMAMI BHARATAM
150th Year of Vande Mataram
A collective celebration of national consciousness, cultural pride and devotion to the motherland through the complete singing of Vande Mataram.
वन्दे मातरम्
Vande Mataram
एक तिथि • एक समय • एक स्वर
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25 Sept 2026
Date
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11:00 AM
Time
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Complete Vande Mataram
Mass Singing
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Record Attempt
Guinness Book of World Records
ABOUT THE INITIATIVE
Remembering the spirit of Vande Mataram
The great litterateur Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay composed Vande Mataram 150 years ago. The 150th anniversary of Vande Mataram symbolises India's national consciousness, the struggle for freedom, cultural pride, and the nation's unwavering devotion to the motherland.
It has been decided to celebrate this historic occasion in schools through a Mass Singing Programme of the Complete “Vande Mataram” .
ABOUT VIDYA BHARATI
Vidya Bharati Akhil Bharatiya Shiksha Sansthan
A movement dedicated to value-based education rooted in Bharatiya culture and traditions.
Vidya Bharati Akhil Bharatiya Shiksha Sansthan is one of the largest educational movements in the world, dedicated to providing value-based education rooted in Bharatiya culture and traditions.
The journey began in 1952 with the establishment of the first Saraswati Shishu Mandir in Gorakhpur, where visionary educationists laid the foundation for an education system that nurtures not only intellect but also character, discipline and national consciousness.
The educational vision seeks to develop well-rounded individuals by integrating knowledge, values, discipline, service and a deep sense of responsibility towards society and the nation.
About MSS
Meghalaya Shiksha Samiti
Education rooted in values, service and the needs of Meghalaya's communities.
Meghalaya Shiksha Samiti is a dedicated educational organization committed to nurturing value-based learning across the tribal and rural regions of Meghalaya.
Rooted in Bharatiya culture and guided by the ideals of service and nation-building, the Samiti strives to provide accessible and meaningful education to every child.
Established on 25th November 2007 , the Samiti has been working to bring education to underserved communities where access remains a challenge.
Its approach combines modern education with cultural values, ensuring the holistic development of every student.
PROGRAMME
Programme Details
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Date & Time
25 September 2026
Pt. Deendayal Upadhyaya Jayanti
11:00 AM
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Possible Venues
School premises; public places in villages and wards; playgrounds; government offices; institutions where former Acharyas and former students work; and associated/contact schools.
OBJECTIVES
Why this programme matters
National Pride
Awaken national pride, cultural consciousness, and devotion towards the motherland among students and all stakeholders.
Respect for Vande Mataram
Nurture a sense of pride and respect for “Vande Mataram” in the minds of present and future generations.
Large-scale Participation
Organise the programme on a large scale and make efforts towards creating a record in the Guinness Book of World Records.
GUIDELINES
Namami Bharatam (150th Year of Vande Mataram) – Programme Guidelines
One Date, One Time, One Voice
The complete Vande Mataram should be sung collectively in one voice.
Maximum Participation
Maximum participation should be ensured.
Discipline & Formation
Participants should stand in rows or in a circular formation according to the venue, maintaining discipline and order.
Video Recording Mandatory
Video recording is mandatory. Attendance/documentation should also be maintained through photographs and, where necessary, aerial/drone or high-angle photographs showing the collective gathering.
Clear Photo Evidence
Photographs should clearly display the number of participants, name of the school, venue and time of the programme.
Certified Attendance
A participant attendance list should be prepared and duly certified by the Principal/Head of the Institution and safely preserved.
Post-Programme Submission
After the programme, photographs, videos, participant numbers and a brief report should be sent to the concerned Coordination Centre in the prescribed format.
PARTICIPANTS
Who can participate?
Students
Acharyas / Teachers
Staff Members
SMC Members
Parents
Former Students
Former Teachers
Other Citizens
PROGRAMME OUTLINE
A suggested flow for the programme
01
Collective singing of the complete
Vande Mataram in a full and clear voice
02
Lighting of the lamp and
Vandana / Brahmanad
03
Introduction of the Guests
04
Welcome and felicitation
05
Introductory Speech by the Principal
06
Information about Vande Mataram
by the invited guest(s)/speaker(s)
07
Other programme,
if required at school level
08
Ekal Geet
09
Address by the Chief Guest
10
Presidential Address
11
Vote of Thanks
AUDIO
Listen to Vande Mataram
Click play to listen online.
FULL TRANSCRIPT
Vande Mataram – Hindi & English
वन्दे मातरम्
सुजलां सुफलां मलय़जशीतलाम्,
शस्यश्यामलाम् मातरम्।
वन्दे मातरम्।। 1।।
शुभ्रज्योत्स्ना पुलकितयामिनीम्,
फुल्ल-कुसुमित-द्रुम-दल-शोभिनीम्,
सुहासिनीम् सुमधुरभाषिणीम्,
सुखदाम् वरदाम् मातरम्।
वन्दे मातरम्।। 2।।
कोटि-कोटि कण्ठ कल-कल निनाद कराले,
कोटि-कोटि भुजैर्धृत-खर-करवाले,
अबला केनो मा एत बले?,
बहुबलधारिणीं नमामि तारिणीम्,
रिपुदलवारिणीं मातरम्।
वन्दे मातरम्।। 3।।
तुमि विद्या तुमि धर्म,
तुमि हृदि तुमि मर्म,
त्वम् हि प्राणाः शरीरे,
बाहु ते तुमि माँ शक्ति,
हृदय़े तुमि माँ भक्ति,
तोमारेई प्रतिमा गड़ि मन्दिरे-मन्दिरे मातरम्।
वन्दे मातरम्।। 4।।
त्वम् हि दुर्गा दशप्रहरणधारिणी,
कमला कमलदलविहारिणी,
वाणी विद्यादायिनी, नमामि त्वाम्,
नमामि कमलाम् अमलाम् अतुलाम्,
सुजलां सुफलां मातरम्।
वन्दे मातरम्।। 5।।
श्यामलाम् सरलाम् सुस्मिताम् भूषिताम्,
धरणीम् भरणीम् मातरम्।
वन्दे मातरम्।। 6।।
Vande Mataram, Vande Mataram
Sujalaam Sufalaam Malayaja-Sheetalaam,
Shasya-Shyaamalaam Mataram.
Vande Mataram. ||1||
Shubhra-Jyotsnaa Pulakita-Yaamineem,
Phulla-Kusumita-Druma-Dala-Shobhineem,
Suhaasineem Sumadhura-Bhaashineem,
Sukhadaam Varadaam Mataram.
Vande Mataram. ||2||
Koti-Koti Kantha Kal-Kal Ninaada Karaale,
Koti-Koti Bhujair-Dhrita-Khara-Karavaale,
Abalaa Keno Maa Eta Bale?
Bahubaladhaarineem Namaami Taarineem,
Ripudala-Vaarineem Mataram.
Vande Mataram. ||3||
Tumi Vidyaa Tumi Dharma,
Tumi Hridi Tumi Marma,
Tvam Hi Praanaah Shareere,
Baahu Te Tumi Maa Shakti,
Hridaye Tumi Maa Bhakti,
Tomaarei Pratimaa Gadi Mandire-Mandire Mataram.
Vande Mataram. ||4||
Tvam Hi Durgaa Dasha-Praharaṇa-Dhaarinee,
Kamalaa Kamala-Dala-Vihaarinee,
Vaaṇee Vidyaa-Daayinee, Namaami Tvaam,
Namaami Kamalaam Amalaam Atulaam,
Sujalaam Sufalaam Mataram.
Vande Mataram. ||5||
Shyaamalaam Saralaam Susmitaam Bhooshitaam,
Dharaneem Bharaneem Mataram.
Vande Mataram. ||6||
RESOURCES
Audio, transcript, guidelines & related information
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This initiative is not merely an attempt to create a record; rather, it is a historic movement for creating widespread awareness of patriotism, reverence for the motherland, and cultural unity.
Every karyakarta/organiser should consider this as an opportunity for national service and ensure that the programme is conducted with complete preparation, punctuality, discipline, and quality.
Let us make the 150th anniversary celebration of Vande Mataram a memorable and meaningful occasion and dedicate it to the Amrit Mahotsav of Vidya Bharati.