Fairs and festivals
Poush Mela
The fair is held at santiniketan from 7th-9th poush december 22/23-25. tribal sports, folk songs and dances including songs by bauls, the itinerant singers, are a part of the fair and festivities. some sort of "bhanga mela" or broken fair, with some shops, continue till the end of december.
Maghotsav
Anniversary of brahmo samaj celebrated on the 11th of magha 25th january, with prayers and songs at chhatimtala.
Rabindra Jayanti
Although the birth anniversary of rabindranath falls on 25th baisakh may 8/9, the anniversary as well as the bengali new year nabo barsho is celebrated on the first day of the bengali new year poila baisakh in mid-april with songs, dances, and recitations by the students.
Briksharopana
Planting of saplings and halakarshana ploughing of the fields on 22nd and 23rd sravana august.
Varshamangal
Festival of rains during august/september. tagore was a poet of nature and some of his finest creations were about the rains.
guides
Those who are knowledgeable about Rabindranath Tagore, his contribution to Bengali culture and his activities can enjoy a visit to Santiniketan thoroughly. Semi-official guides charge Rs 150 for showing around Santiniketan and Rs 300 for the entire area including Sriniketan and Amar Kutir. They are knowledgeable and explain things well. They are particulalrly helpful in identifying sculptures and frescoes.