History and Significance Of Teachers’ Day. Why it is important: Teachers’ Day 2020

Teachers’ Day celebrates the unique role that adults play within the lives of young minds and help shape the longer term of a rustic.

In India, Teachers’ Day is widely known annually on September 5 to mark the birthday of the country’s former President, scholar, philosopher and Bharat Ratna awardee, Dr Sarvapalli Radhakrishnan who was born on September 5 in 1888.

The significance of today is ever-evolving, including taking lessons from life and making your experiences with the teachers you needed to shape you into who you become. for college students, the day also means getting roses, chocolates, gifts including handmade cards to profess their affection for his or her favorite teachers. For senior students, Teacher’s day is one among role reversal and celebration.

Who was Dr Sarvapalli Radhakrishnan

World Teachers’ Day is widely known on October 5, but every country celebrates the day on different dates. In India, September 5 is marked as Teachers’ Day as it’s the birthday of a highly-respected teacher, philosopher, and prolific statesman, Dr Sarvapalli Radhakrishnan. Dr. Radhakrishnan said that “teachers should be the simplest minds within the country.”

Dr Radhakrishnan was the primary vice chairman of India (1952–1962) and went on to become the second President of India (1962-1967). He was born within the erstwhile Madras Presidency near the Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu border. Being a bright student, he completed his education by winning scholarships, despite a scarcity of finances. After completing his MA in Philosophy in 1908, Dr Radhakrishnan taught the topic 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 very best civilian award in India in 1954. He was made an honorary member of British Royal Order of Merit in 1963.

Significance

The story behind Teachers’ Day goes that when Dr. Radhakrishan took the office of the second President of India in 1962, his students approached him to hunt permission to celebrate September 5 as a big day . Dr. Radhakrishnan instead made an invitation of them to watch September 5 as Teachers’ Day, to acknowledge the contribution of teachers to the society.

Teacher’s Day is widely known across schools, colleges, universities, and academic institutions. Students placed on performances, dances, and host elaborate shows for his or her most-loved teachers.

This year, due to the Covid-19 pandemic, and schools being shut, the celebrations are going to be given a miss. However, virtual wishes and greetings are an ideal thanks to tell your teachers you remember them now and always will.

This article taken reference from hindustantimes