05/09/2026
Achyuta Samanta
Teacher's Day is celebrated in India on 5th September every year. This day is celebrated as the birthday of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, the second President of India and a great educationist.
Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan was born on 5 September 1888. He was a great philosopher, scholar and educationist. He spent a long part of his life in the field of education. He taught in reputed institutions in the country and abroad.
Dr. Radhakrishnan believed that teachers do not just impart knowledge of books, but play an important role in shaping children's thinking and their future. According to him, education has a big role to play in building a strong society and a better nation.
The most important thing related to Teachers' Day is related to Dr. Radhakrishnan's birthday. When he became the President of India in 1962, some of his former students and friends came to meet him. He sought permission from Dr Radhakrishnan to celebrate his birthday in a special way.
Dr. Radhakrishnan suggested a different one instead of celebrating a personal celebration on his birthday. He said that if his birthday has to be celebrated, then this day should be celebrated as Teachers' Day to honor teachers across the country. This idea later became a national tradition and 5th September came to be celebrated as Teacher's Day.
Teacher's Day is a reminder every year of how important the role of a teacher is in shaping the future of any child. Dr. Radhakrishnan dedicated his birthday to all the teachers of the country instead of making it a personal celebration.
For this reason, September 5 has become not just a date of a birthday, but a symbol of respect for teachers in India.
Happy Teachers Day to all past, present & future teachers of
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