Referred To As 'the Bard Of Bengal', Kabiguru Rabindranath Tagore Was Born On The 25Th Day Of The Bengali Month Of Boishakh, 1268, Which Is Usually Celebrated On May 7, 1861 (AD) Each Year Depending On The Bengali Ponjika (Calendar). Numerous Cultural Programmes And Events Are Planned Each Year Globally -- Such As Kobipronam -- As A Tribute To Tagore And His Works On Rabindra Jayanti.