Teachers' Day 2023: How India Started Celebrating Dr S Radhakrishnan's Birthday?
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On Teachers' Day, various cultural programmes are organised in schools and other educational institutions.
Teachers' Day 2023: Teachers' Day celebrated on September 5 in India every year marks the birth anniversary of Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan. Born on September 5, 1888, in Tiruttani, Tamil Nadu, Dr Radhakrishnan was India's second President and first Vice President. He was also a scholar, philosopher, and Bharat Ratna awardee.
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But why is Dr Radhakrishnan's birth anniversary celebrated as Teachers' Day in India? Well, when he took charge as the President of India in 1962, some students sought permission from him to celebrate his birthday. Dr Radhakrishnan, however, did not approve of any fancy celebration but rather requested that the day be observed as Teachers' Day.
