Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay’s birthplace in Naihati, West Bengal, stands as a living tribute to the creator of Vande Mataram. Now a museum and research centre, his ancestral home preserves the legacy of one of India’s greatest literary and nationalist figures. As India celebrates 150 years of Vande Mataram, the site draws students, researchers, and admirers revisiting the spirit of patriotism that inspired a nation.