|
|
|
Celebrations »
India » Teacher Day
|
Teacher Day |
|
India has been celebrating Teacher's Day on 5th September, since 1962. The day memorializes the birthday of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakhrishnan, a philosopher and a teacher par excellence, and his contribution towards Indian education system.
Dr Radhakhrishnan believed that "teachers must be the best minds in the country". On this day, we gratefully remember the great educationist, apart from honoring all the teachers that have made our life much more knowledgeable and fulfilled, as serving as our beacons of light. The birthday of Dr Sarvepalli Radhakhrishnan came to be celebrated as Teacher's Day when, one day, some of his students and friends requested him to allow them to celebrate his birthday. In reply, Dr. Radhakrishnan said, "instead of celebrating my birthday individually, it would be my proud privilege if September 5th is observed as Teacher's day".
From then onwards, Dr. Radhakrishnan's birthday is observed as Teacher's Day all across India. Teachers' Day is very important for all the people in India, as the teachers act as foundation for creating responsible citizens and good human beings. It is impossible to imagine our lives without teachers.
They are the cornerstone of our future. We can never thank our teachers enough for their enormous contribution in our life. Teacher's Day is celebrated to demonstrate our acknowledgement and recognition of the hard work put in by our teachers towards our development.
Teacher Day 2012
Teacher's Day 2012 in India is celebrated on September 5, every year. Indian Teachers Day is dedicated to Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, who was a staunch believer of education and was one of the greatest scholars and teachers of all times, apart from being the President of India.
|
|
