Teachers Day 2024: The annual celebration of Teachers Day in India is observed on September 5. Whereas, World Teachers' Day is celebrated a month later on October 5. Why is Teachers' Day celebrated on September 5 in India? Let's know about it as well as the history and significance of Teachers' Day.
Why is Teachers' Day celebrated on September 5 in India?
Teachers' Day is celebrated on the birthday of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, the first Vice President and second President of India. Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan was a great philosopher and scholar and was awarded the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian award in the year 1954, and in 1963 he was conferred honorary membership of the British Royal Order of Merit.
Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan was born on 5 September 1888 in Madras Presidency. He served as a professor at prestigious institutions such as the University of Calcutta and the University of Oxford and was also a prolific author and promoted intercultural understanding through his lectures in the US and Europe.
When Dr. Radhakrishnan became the President of India in 1962, some students requested him to celebrate his birthday on September 5. However, Dr. Radhakrishnan suggested that students dedicate the day to teachers. This is the history of Teachers Day in India and why it is celebrated on September 5.
What is the significance of Teachers Day?
The significance of Teachers Day is that Indian culture gives great importance to the relationship between Guru and Shishya (teacher and student). The day is not only a celebration of the birth anniversary of Dr. Sarvapalli Radhakrishnan, but it also honors the dedication and hard work of teachers. Teachers' Day on September 5 symbolizes this very thing. Students get an opportunity to express their gratitude and appreciation, while teachers get a chance to introspect and create a healthy and inspiring environment for students.
Teachers' Day 2024: How to celebrate Teachers' Day this time
On this Teachers' Day, pay tribute to your teachers through your wonderful speeches, songs, and cultural programs. In schools, senior students wear teacher's uniforms and conduct junior classes. Apart from this, on Teachers' Day, students give gifts, cards, and flowers to their teachers as a symbol of gratitude.
