The first 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