The document discusses why Teachers' Day is celebrated in India on September 5th, which is the birth anniversary of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, who was a great teacher, scholar and the first Vice-President of India; it provides background on Dr. Radhakrishnan's life and work, and how the tradition of celebrating Teachers' Day on his birthday started at his request; and it describes how Teachers' Day is celebrated in India as an opportunity for students to honor their teachers.

1. TEACHER’S
DAY
By - AGAM JAIN
Roll No - 03
Class - 6th A

2. Why does India celebrate
Teachers' Day on September 5?
• India celebrates
Teachers' Day on
September 5 every
year to mark the
birth anniversary of
Dr. Sarvopalli
Radhakrisnan.
The first Vice-President
and second President
of independent India
(from 1962-67). Dr.
Radhakrishna was a
scholar, philosopher,
and teacher.
The Bharat Ratna
award recipient was
born on September 5,
1888, in Andhra
Pradesh.

3. Sarvepalli
Radhakrishnayya was
born on 5 September 1888
Radhakrishnan's
philosophy was grounded
in Advaita Vedanta,
reinterpreting this tradition
for a contemporary
understanding.
Along with G. D. Birla and
some other social workers
in the pre-independence
era, Radhakrishnan formed
the Krishnarpan Charity
Trust.

4. Some Interesting facts about
Dr. S. Radhakrishnan
Radhakrishnan was nominated 16 times for the Nobel Prize in
Literature, and another 11 times for the Nobel Peace Prize
Radhakrishnan was highly admired and respected by his
students. In 1921, when he was en route to the Mysore railway
station from the Mysore University, his students had arranged for
a flower-decked carriage to take him to the destination.
This carriage was pulled by the students themselves.

5. How did it
started ?
When Radhakrishnan became the
President of India, some of his students
and friends requested him to allow them
to celebrate his birthday, on 5
September.
He replied, “Instead of celebrating my
birthday, it would be my proud
privilege if September 5th is observed
as Teachers' Day”
His birthday has since been celebrated
as Teacher's Day in India.
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6. Teachers Day is one
such event to which
students and teachers
equally look forward. The
Day is important for the
students as it gives them
a chance to understand
the efforts put in by their
teachers to ensure that
they get a proper
education.
Why to celebrate
Teacher’s
Day

7. How this day is
celebrated?
In India teacher's day is
a special day when all
the teachers are
recognised and
appreciated for their
service.
Schools organizes
cultural programme and
other activities
Students also get
sweets and candies
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8. How can
we thank
our
teachers
and show
our
gratitude
Every student should not miss the Teachers Day celebration
because it is the only way to show gratitude for their service. There
are various ways to thank your Guru on September 5th. Below are
some the best teachers day celebration ideas.
● Sending a greeting card is the best and simple way to thank
the teacher
● Deliver a motivational or inspirational speech on teachers
● Penning beautiful lines on your favourite teachers
● Send a unique gift
● This will surely be there with them throughout their life in their
home

9. Elaborate on what you want to discuss.