Tagore’s first love at Dakkhin Dihi

Many of the Tagore scholars opines that Rabindrnath never had warm relations with his wife Mrinalini, but the past stories at Dakkhin Dihi of Jessore, house of his in- laws have other views to offer.

The story goes like this that the great poet fell in platonic love with Mrinalini Devi when he was visiting his maternal uncle's home.

Dakkhin Dihi: Rabindranath: May 05, 2008

A partial view of the pond at Dakshin Dihi in
Jessore, where Poet Tagore happened to meet Mrinalini, his
wife
Photo: BSS