The word Bharat Mata dates to late 19th century Bengal in modern literature. She was popularised by the Bengali language-novel Anandamath (1882), wherein she was depicted in a form inseparable from the Hindu goddesses Durga and Kali. After the controversial division of Bengal province in 1905, she was highlighted during the boycott of British-made goods organized by Sir Surendranath Bannerjee. In numerous protest meetings, she was invoked in the rallying cry Vande Mataram (I bow to the mother).
the word bharat mata dates to late 19th century bengal in modern literature she was popularised by the bengali language-novel anandamath (1882) wherein she was depicted in a form inseparable from the hindu goddesses durga and kali after the controversial division of bengal province in 1905 she was highlighted during the boycott of british-made goods organized by sir surendranath bannerjee in numerous protest meetings she was invoked in the rallying cry vande mataram (i bow to the mother)