100th Anniversary Special Offer: Tagore’s Visit to Athens (1926–2026)
In November 2026, we celebrate 100 years since the historic visit of Rabindranath Tagore to Athens, one of modern India’s most distinguished poets, philosophers and thinkers, who was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1913.
The great Indian poet visited the Greek capital on 25 November 1926, as part of his European tour. His presence in Athens was a remarkable intellectual and cultural event, highlighting the deep historical and spiritual ties between Greek and Indian civilization.
Through his poetry, philosophy and educational work, Tagore became one of the most influential advocates of dialogue between East and West. His universal message of unity, freedom of thought and the creative encounter of cultures remains relevant a century after his visit to Greece.
A Rare Historical Publication
To mark this important anniversary, the Hellenic Indian Society for Culture and Development (ELINEPA) is presenting a special anniversary offer on the book “Rabindranath Tagore – 90 Years Since His Visit to Greece.”
This particularly interesting historical publication brings together interviews and statements made by the great Indian poet during his stay in Greece, offering valuable insights into his ideas, thoughts and personality.
The book is accompanied by a CD entitled “The Story of Gitanjali” by Malaya Bhattacharya, which explores the story behind Tagore’s celebrated poetic masterpiece Gitanjali (“Song Offerings”), the work that played a decisive role in bringing him international recognition.
Special Anniversary Offer – €10
To commemorate the centenary of Tagore’s visit to Athens, the book together with its accompanying CD is available at the special anniversary price of €10. This offer is valid until 30 November 2026.
This anniversary initiative is a tribute to the great Indian creator and an opportunity for Greek readers to become better acquainted with his thought and work, as well as with an important moment in the history of Greek-Indian cultural relations.
Read more about the book and its contents HERE.
