Why Teachers Day in India is celebrated on 5th September Instead of 5th October

In India, the 5th of September is celebrated as teachers day. It is commemorated in reminiscence of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan’s birthday: the country’s former President, scholar, philosopher, and Bharat Ratna awardee. He was born on 5th September 1888.

teachers day signifies the unique roles elders play in the lives of youngsters and helps shape the country’s future.

Teachers day significance is ever-evolving; it means experiencing life, learning lessons, folding your life and making the occurrences of your teacher you needed to shape you into who you become. Forever teachers: it’s a day to feel special, and for students, it means getting a handmade card, presents, gifting flowers and professing their fondness to their favorite teachers or mentors. On this day, the senior batches do the role reversals with teachers and experience the authority.

History of Dr. Sarvapalli Radhakrishnan

5th October is celebrated as teachers day globally. However, every country celebrates Teachers Day on distinct dates. In India, 5th September is considered a teachers day: as it’s the birthday of a highly-respected teacher, philosopher and prolific statesman, Dr Sarvapalli Radhakrishnan. A famous quote said by Dr Radhakrishnan; “Teachers should be the best minds in the country.”

Dr Radhakrishnan ruled India for one and a half-decade. He became the first vice president of India in 1952 and ruled India until 1962. After a decade, he became the second president of India from 1962 until 1967. 

He was born and raised in the erstwhile Madras Presidency, which lies between Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh. He was a bright student. However, despite the lack of funds; he accomplished his education by winning the scholarship. In 1908, he completed his MA in Philosophy, and he posts his completion: “he instructed the subject at Madras Presidency College.” 

In the year 1931, Andhra University honoured Dr Radhakrishnan with the post of Vice-Chancellor. He held the post from 1931 to 1936: which was followed by a vice chancellor from Banaras Hindu University (BHU) in the year 1939, succeeding Madan Mohan Malviya.

In 1931, he was knighted and bestowed with the Bharat Ratna award. It was the highest civilian award in India in the year 1954. In the year 1963, the British Royal Order made Dr. Radhakrishnan an honorary member of the Order of Merit.

Significance of Teachers Day–

The story at the back of Teachers’ Day goes like this: once Dr. Radhakrishan took the workplace of the second President of India in 1962, his college students approached him, seeking permission to have a good time on September 5; as a unique day. Dr. Radhakrishnan alternatively requested that to perceive September 5 as Teachers’ Day to comprehend the contribution of instructors to society.

Teachers Day is widely known throughout colleges, universities, and academic institutions.  Students placed performances, dances, and host performs for their most-cherished instructors. This year, due to the COVID-19 pandemic and colleges being shut, the celebrations could be given a miss. However, digital–blessings and greetings are the best way to commute with your instructors. You mesmerized your teachers on this day and will always do so.