Why is September 5 celebrated as Teacher’s Day? Story behind it | Photo Credit: Representative Image
September 5 is celebrated annually as Teacher’s Day in India. Today Google has dedicated a doodle to honor the efforts of Indian teachers. The fifth day of every September since 1962 has been celebrated as Teacher’s Day in the country. Learn about the day, the reason for its celebration and much more about the Indian teachers here.
In this current situation of the COVID 19 pandemic, educators have gone to great lengths to keep the country’s education system intact. Today’s Google doodle pays tribute to the classroom heroes “who shape our future generations, even in the midst of the unprecedented COVID19 pandemic.” It has been developed by cartoonist Kevin Laughlin.
Why is September 5 celebrated as Teacher’s Day?
The anniversary of the birth of Dr. S Radhakrishnan marks the day to celebrate the teachers of India. He was one of the greatest teachers of his time.
Dr. Radhakrishnan was the first vice president of India and the second president of India. He served in the office from 1962 to 1967. The history of Teacher’s Day dates back to the time when he took office as President of India. Dr. Radhakrishnan’s students made a special request of him. He wanted to make September 5 a special day for him. Instead, he, being the great man that he was, said, “I ask all of you to honor all the teachers of India on this day.” Since then, it has been celebrated on the fifth day of each September in homage to the efforts of our country’s teachers. Related article | 2020 Teacher’s Day Celebration: ‘YouTeach’ Teaching Contest Launched, Students Will Upload Videos To Enter
Such was the popularity of the second president of India that when he was leaving the University of Mysore to join the University of Calcutta, his students took him to the station in a carriage that had been decorated with flowers.
Today students send wishes to their mentors, through cards, gifts and organized programs for their teachers. Each school is decorated, whether in a town or in a city. Students celebrate the day with great enthusiasm and vigor. It has been celebrated for generations and will be celebrated for many years to come. Related article | Happy Teachers Day 2020 – Send your wishes to your teachers and we will post it on timesnownews.com
Aristotle once said: “Those who educate children well are more worthy of honor than parents, because they only gave life, those the art of living well.” Wishing all teachers in India a very Happy Teachers’ Day from Times Now.
