India’s National Song, Vande Mataram, was written by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee in Sanskrit and first appeared in his novel Anandamath in 1882. It inspired India’s freedom struggle with its patriotic message and was officially recognized in 1950 when India became a republic. Vande Mataram has a special place in Indian history and is sung at national and cultural events, bringing pride and love for the country.