“Guro Devo Bhava” is believed and followed in India. This means “teacher is God”. In an ancient nation like this, teachers are thought to be foundation. Ancient India had the Gurukul System. This was the school that trained royal kids and others in various arts of warfare and other arts. Teachers were treasured gifts to the society then. The belief has been carried out through the years. Initially, there was no fix date to honor them. With the birthday celebration of famous teacher and philosopher Dr Sarvepalli Radhakhrishnan, Teachers Day in India came into being. He became the President of India in the year 1962. He was also a celebrated writer and contributed his works in subjects like sociology, ethics, philosophy, culture, theology and education. As the story goes, it was Dr S Radhakhrishnan’s birthday and his students wanted to celebrate it. On this he said that “instead of celebrating my birthday separately, it would be my proud privilege if September 5th is observed as Teacher’s Day”. From that day onwards, 5th September is celebrated as Teachers Day.

Teachers and their Importance

Teachers are the foundation behind any student’s success. What we learn is from them. They are not only found in schools, colleges and other educational institution but also at your home. As education begins at home, your parents are the first teachers you have. You may have your grandfather, your tuition sir or madam, your caretaker or your dear sibling as your mentor. On teachers day you can let that person know that you are grateful for the knowledge and will always be so. Honor them the way you want to this year.

Teachers Day celebration

Teachers Day is a grand event in India. It can be termed as a festival celebrated by almost every school in India. 5th September is the day kept aside to remember the educationist who brought a change in the education system of India. The day also honors teachers from all spheres, who guide us all through our life. The day is not only celebrated by kids but also by students in other educational field. Presents are given to them along with greeting cards and other things. Some even gift fruit baskets and honor them with flower garlands. Schools celebrate the day with colorful programs like music shows, dance events, sports events, dramas, fashion shows, fancy dress competitions and class decoration. Kids love to decorate the class room and the boards. They make colorful patterns with colored chalks and leave messages for their teachers. Many of them also write poems for their favorite teacher and gift it through hand drawn cards. The school administration too participates in the events and felicitates the mentors for their contribution.

The day is widely awaited all through the nation. It’s not a holiday for children in schools and colleges but the day is usually kept for fun and enjoyment.