The book 'Rabindra Bhabnay Durga' (Durga in Rabindranath's Thought) by Tuhin Shubhra Bhattacharya is a profound research work focusing on the presence of Goddess Durga and the Sharadiya (autumnal) festival in the literary works of Rabindranath Tagore. The author skillfully analyzes how Tagore presented Goddess Durga—not merely as a mythological character, but as a unique symbol of the perennial joys, sorrows, and earthly love of the Bengali people—across his poetry, plays, novels, and songs. The book beautifully highlights the poet’s specific perspective toward this timeless festival and imagery despite being a member of the Brahmo Samaj.
The text explores the various forms of Durga across different branches of Tagore's literature through multiple chapters. It compiles his thoughts on Durga found in 'Durga in Rabindra-Poetry', 'Durga in Short Stories', 'Durga in Rabindra-Drama', and even within the poet's personal letters and diaries. To the poet, Durga or the Sharadiya festival was a celebration of union, which, through the arrival of Himalaya's daughter Uma at her father's home, reflects the poignant and joyful moment of a daughter's return to every Bengali household.
A special aspect of the book is the two chapters: 'Sharadiya Literature and Rabindranath' and 'Bijaya and Rabindranath'. Here, the author demonstrates how the sorrow of separation during Bijaya attained spiritual and human fulfillment in Rabindra Sangeet. First published in 1999, the second edition of this book is now published by 'Aditya Prokash', and it is considered an essential resource for Tagore enthusiasts and literary researchers.