Teachers day date, history and basic knowledge

Teachers day date, history and basic knowledge - Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan

MR.khan September 04, 2021

TEACHERS DAY

In India, Teachers' Day is celebrated annually on September 5 to mark the birthday of the country's former President, scholar, philosopher and Bharat Ratna awardee, Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, who was born on this day in 1888.

DR SARVEPALLI RADHAKRISHNAN:-

Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan was an Indian academic, professor, philosopher, and politician who served as the first Vice President of India and the second President of India.

Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan (5 September 1888 — 17 April 1975) was an Indian philosopher. He was famous for his work on comparative religion, comparative Eastern and Western philosophy, and was also a teacher in India and at Oxford University in the United Kingdom.

TEACHERS DAY STARTED IN INDIA:-

Dr. RadhaKrishnan

Teacher's Day was first established when Dr. RadhaKrishnan was made the second President of India in 1962 when his students approached him and wanted to celebrate this special day. But then, Dr. Radhakrishnan requested them to mark this day to recognize the contribution and efforts of teachers in our society.

The world of scientific facts and the world of values are different. If education does not build wisdom and humanity in the hearts and minds of men, all its professional, scientific and technological triumphs would be meaningless. Education is enlightenment of soul that dispels ignorance and illuminates the individual

Being a bright student, he completed his education by winning scholarships, despite lack of finances. After completing his MA in Philosophy in 1908, Dr Radhakrishnan taught the subject at Madras Presidency College.

He then held the post of Vice-Chancellor of Andhra University from 1931 to 1936, followed by Vice-Chancellor of Banaras Hindu University (BHU) in 1939, succeeding Madan Mohan Malviya.

He was knighted in 1931, and was awarded the Bharat Ratna -- the highest civilian award in India in 1954. He was made an honorary member of the British Royal Order of Merit in 1963.

Dr Radhakrishnan was nominated 16 times for the Nobel Prize in Literature and 11 times for the Nobel Peace Prize. He was also awarded the Bharat Ratna in 1954. The renowned scholar passed away on April 17, 1975, in Tamil Nadu, at the age of 86.

Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, philosopher and statesman who was President of India from 1962 to 1967, died here today of heart failure in a nursing home. He was 86 Years old.

Celebration of teachers Day in INDIA:-

Teachers' Day is celebrated every year on the 5th of September, which also marks the birth anniversary of Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, who was an Indian philosopher and the second President of India. To celebrate this occasion, students perform songs and plays, acknowledging the contribution of their teachers.

THE BASIC IMPORTANCE OF TEACHERS DAY:-

It is celebrated annually on September 5 to mark the birth anniversary of Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan. Teachers' day is marked to show honor and gratitude to all teachers, mentors and guides. Teachers are also recognized for their unspoken contribution to the development of society.

This is a day to honour and show gratitude to all educators and teachers. Across India, schools and higher educational institutions have been celebrating this day by paying a tribute to Dr Radhakrishnan.

BEST WISH TO TEACHER:-

To my amazing teacher, wishing you joy and happiness on the occasion of Teachers' Day! Thank you for being a wonderful teacher and always believing in me. Happy Teacher's Day! It has been an honor to get to learn so many things from you.