The image of Bharat Mata was created by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay. 1. The image created was painted by the famous Rabindranath Tagore. 2. Bharat Mata was picturised as a form of Hindu Goddess. 3. She was calm, composed and divine. 4. The image was shown as dispensing learning, food and clothing. 5. Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay wrote ‘Vande Mataram’ as a hymn to the nation. The image of Bharat Mata symbolised India and developed a feeling of nationalism among the Indians.
