Jorasanko Thakur Bari
Jorasanko Thakur Bari
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- Sonal AgarwalBengaluru, India383 contributionsHouse of Thakurs in KolkataJorasanko Thakurbari is a must-visit for anyone interested in Bengali culture and history. It was the ancestral home of the Tagore family, one of the most influential families in Bengal.Rabindranath Tagore was born, lived & died here. The ancestral home of Tagore family, now turned into a museum. It was like a time machine to look through the life & works of Rabindranath Tagore. Apart from the entry ticket (INR 20), there is an INR 50 ticket to use mobile cameras within the premises but do note – photography inside the Rabindra Bharati Museum is prohibited. Museum timings are 9 am to 5 pm but the ticket counter is closed at 4.30 pm.Visited October 2023Travelled soloWritten 5 November 2023
- Pushpa GeorgeSecunderabad, India3 contributionsRabindra Nath Tagore HouseGives us a sneak peak into his life style and personality. Also provides a glorious sketch of his family. The precincts are maintained in a way to elude the aura due to the Nobel laureate. Access was a bit confusing, thoughVisited November 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 8 November 2023
- arnabc_iitmKolkata (Calcutta), India192 contributionsTagore's own homeBengali culture and literature starts with Rabindranath and rotates around him. Thus it is compulsory to visit Jorasanko Thakur bari which is termed as one of the pivotal point Bengal renaissance. Rich family tree along with life of Rabindranath is well preserved in his own abode.Visited December 2023Travelled with familyWritten 21 January 2024
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Feb 2023
It was a horrible experience. I am very disappointed with the behaviour of the security guards today when we visited the museum. As following Rabindranath Tagore's writing since childhood. I waas excited to visit here after travelling from all the way from Darjeeling.
The behaviour of the museum's security guards and staff was so rude that I refused to even enter the museum. It was difficult to navigate the museum so by mistake we entered a gate where there was no notification or barricade of "NO ENTRY", the security guards screamed and insulted us thrice even after we politely apologised to them.
After that they also asked for our mobile phone to check the gallery , we co-operated and showed them, but even after then they insulted us in front of the public over there. They have no rights to touch our phone and go through our phone's gallary. They have absolutely no manners to talk to a women.
I have been to other museums in Kolkata and heritage site, never faced this issue. I would never recommend my friends and acquaintances to come to this place and get insulted by their manerless security guards.
Who is going to compensate my time and effort?
The behaviour of the museum's security guards and staff was so rude that I refused to even enter the museum. It was difficult to navigate the museum so by mistake we entered a gate where there was no notification or barricade of "NO ENTRY", the security guards screamed and insulted us thrice even after we politely apologised to them.
After that they also asked for our mobile phone to check the gallery , we co-operated and showed them, but even after then they insulted us in front of the public over there. They have no rights to touch our phone and go through our phone's gallary. They have absolutely no manners to talk to a women.
I have been to other museums in Kolkata and heritage site, never faced this issue. I would never recommend my friends and acquaintances to come to this place and get insulted by their manerless security guards.
Who is going to compensate my time and effort?
Written 2 February 2023
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Mander Mukherjee
Kolkata (Calcutta), India330 contributions
Jan 2020 • Friends
Located in the northern fringes of the city of Kolkata is a place where Rabindranath Tagore was born.the place has magnificent collection of artefacts that are related to Tagore clans and especially Rabindranath Tagore. A very peaceful and clean place. A must visit for anyone coming to Kolkata.
Written 5 October 2020
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jputhenv
Boston, MA208 contributions
Dec 2019
This is a nice break from your walking tour of New Market and Nakhoda Mosque area. It was not crowded when we visited this museum. They have some interesting painting in a gallery that is not well-advertised. Don't miss the paintings by Jamini Roy and A. Tagore in there. Check the hours before you go.
Written 7 January 2020
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Anuradha
New Delhi, India1,406 contributions
Jan 2020
Birth place of Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore and a heritage building. Very well maintained and informative, offers many galleries related to gurudev’s life and his family. Most of the galleries provided information in English but In a few galleries information needs to be written in English too along with Bengali language so that more people can understand.
Ladies washroom was in a pitiable condition with no water. Management needs to take care.
Ladies washroom was in a pitiable condition with no water. Management needs to take care.
Written 9 January 2020
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arnabc_iitm
Kolkata (Calcutta), India192 contributions
Dec 2023 • Family
Bengali culture and literature starts with Rabindranath and rotates around him. Thus it is compulsory to visit Jorasanko Thakur bari which is termed as one of the pivotal point Bengal renaissance. Rich family tree along with life of Rabindranath is well preserved in his own abode.
Written 22 January 2024
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Pushpa George
Secunderabad, India3 contributions
Nov 2023 • Couples
Gives us a sneak peak into his life style and personality. Also provides a glorious sketch of his family. The precincts are maintained in a way to elude the aura due to the Nobel laureate. Access was a bit confusing, though
Written 9 November 2023
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Lubaba S
Dhaka City, Bangladesh27 contributions
Nov 2022 • Friends
It was my long cherished wish to visit the house of Bishyokobi in Kolkata, alas he did not know that I would come one day, so that he made the rules flexible for the visitors. It is a goverent-run national property, which has heritage value. Rabindranath, himself is not a property of India but he belongs to all bengoli speaking nationalities. The national anthem of Bangladesh is wrote by him, so we own him, we him. I was surprised by the behavior of the staff, to dishonor the emotions of the visitors. They just throw out us by telling that taking picture of the name of the house is not allowed even from a distance!
I was soo disappointed and i hppe authority provide some training to the staff on behavior change communication skill.
I was soo disappointed and i hppe authority provide some training to the staff on behavior change communication skill.
Written 15 November 2022
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shakirayork
York, UK573 contributions
Nov 2023 • Solo
House of Tagore been before. Now alas a 2 tier admission system ref ? Bengal government. So duly “ othered” as a “ foreigner “ I paid. About ? 5 times what a local pays. Mmmm. It’s quite dusty. A bit dirty. Mostly curated in Bengali. Which sort of detracts from the meaning of Tagore. Place appears not well maintained or loved. But still a little you feel his presence. Staff are bossy un engaged and grim.
Written 21 November 2023
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SUBIRDG
Kolkata (Calcutta), India38 contributions
Jan 2020
Very well maintained museum about Tagore Family and the Bengal Renaissance. Displays are well organised. Guides are helpful and well-informed. Since photography is not allowed inside the display rooms, there should be arrangement for selling picture postcards of the exhibits.
Written 10 February 2020
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Tapan ROY SARKAR
Mumbai, India85 contributions
May 2022 • Family
The Jorasanko Thakur Bari is one of the well preserved monuments in kolkata. We visited the site couple of years back with family. It is like a slice of history. It showcase the different aspects of the day to day life of the the then Thakur family. It also showcase the life and work of our Robi Thakur. Overall it is worth a visit.
Written 1 April 2023
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I would like to get some pictures clicked in the Thakurbari courtyard. Are there any street photographers available to do this?
Written 5 April 2023
No, there are no photographers to take photos on commission. You are allowed to take photographs in the garden outside and the courtyard after paying the camera- usage fee. I suppose you could ask the security guards or a visitor to click your snaps (if selfies are not what you are looking for). I am guessing you could bring a photographer along...but if large photography paraphernalia is involved, taking prior permission may be wise.
Written 6 April 2023
Will Thakurbari be open on 1st May Sunday? Or will it be closed due an holiday?
Written 26 April 2022
Is it open now for tourists?
Will it remain open for tourists tomorrow (Poila Boishakh)?
Written 14 April 2021
Well, I don't think that they would specifically issue any permit. But none would stop you from clicking pictures in the lawn against the backdrop of the house. Please go to their ticketing office and confirm.
Written 3 May 2019
Jorasanko Thakurbari Kolkata
Phone
033 2269 5242
033 2269 6610
Time Required: 2-3 hrs
Cost: Indians: Adults: INR 10, Students: INR 5,
Foreigners: INR 50,
Light and sound show: INR 10,
Photography: INR 50
Open Time: 10:30 AM - 4:30 PM (Closed on Monday)
Written 25 May 2018
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