Vande Mataram Gets New Guidelines: 6 Stanzas to Be Played, Citizens Must Stand up, and More

All 6 stanzas of National Song must before National Anthem when played together: MHA guidelines on Vande Mataram

In the directive dated January 28, the home ministry notified first set of protocols for singing the National Song, directing that six stanzas of it shall be sung on official functions.

All six stanzas of Vande Mataram to be sung before national anthem, mandates Centre

The version to be sung at official functions includes four stanzas that invoke Hindu goddesses Durga, Lakshmi and Saraswati.

Why Was Vande Mataram Chosen As National Song And Other FAQs Answered

The Union Home Ministry on Wednesday mandated the singing of Vande Mataram before the national anthem, Jana Gana Mana, at all government events and in schools.

MHA guidelines on Vande Mataram: All 6 stanzas to be sung before National Anthem in govt events, schools

In an order dated January 28, the home ministry stated, "When the National Song and the National Anthem are sung or played, National Song will be sung or played

Centre Issues First Protocol for Singing ‘Vande Mataram’

National Song to Precede Anthem at Joint Ceremonies; Six Stanzas to Be Sung