Can the Indian National Anthem Be sung After Sunset ? |
Posted: December 6, 2018 |
Can the Indian national anthem be sung after sunset? seems to be the million dollar question for many Americans. Well, the answer is yes. In this article, we will try to enlighten you more about the Indian national anthem, by whom it were composed, and some interesting facts. Indians are patriotic no matter which country they are residing in You cannot remove the India out of an Indian. Whether he/she is born in the country or not. They may not have visited even once in their lifetime. However, the Indian blood and respect for the nation remains. Indians, whether based in the United Kingdom or United States of America have always admired and respected the Indian national anthem and flag. They both mean something very special to them. Though many Indians are settled in America, they still long for Indian food and clothes. You would be delighted to know that the national anthem is played during important functions. At the end of the function, the anthem is sung by everybody present, standing. Those who are physically disabled or sick can be seated. There is no compulsion for them. However, abled bodied men and women are requested to stand up and sing the anthem. In cinema theatres, the trend is the anthem is played before the movie is shown on the projector. The announcer makes the call for all to rise and the anthem is played. The audience rises on their feet before the anthem is played. During school functions too, the anthem is played at the end of the program. What are the national anthem rules?Many Indians do not seem to know the actual meaning of the national anthem “Jana Gana Mana”. However, they sing with great enthusiasm and pride. The song was composed in 1911 by the famous, Dr. Rabindranath Tagore. He was assisted by Margaret Cousins in composing the anthem. It is respectful to stand upright when the song is being sung or played. Members should not have consumed alcohol prior to singing the anthem. Usually when a band is playing the song, they must play a roll of drums to allow the audience to get ready for standing up and singing the national anthem. Read more
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