NationalThursday, 26 March 2026·The Hindu
Akashvani Begins Broadcasting Full Six-Stanza 'Vande Mataram'
From 26 March, all Akashvani (All India Radio) stations began broadcasting the full six-stanza version of the national song 'Vande Mataram', replacing the two-stanza version.
Key highlights
- Full six-stanza rendition (~3 minutes 10 seconds) replaces the two-stanza version.
- 2026 marks 150 years of 'Vande Mataram'.