Teacher's Day (05-09-2024)

On the 5th of September every year, Teachers’ Day is celebrated in India. It is a day dedicated to teachers across the nation. The day holds great significance as it honours the hard work and dedication of teachers who have contributed immensely in the field of education. Teachers’ Day celebration began in 1962 on the birthdate of Dr Radha Krishnan. The idea of praising Teachers’ Day took its origin in many countries during the 19th century. In 1809, Friedrich Fröbel founded the first kindergarten in Bad Blankenburg, Germany. Today, Teachers’ Day is celebrated around the world to appreciate teachers for their contributions to education and moulding young minds.

Krishna Janmashtami (26-08-2024)

Janmashtami, or more popularly known as Krishna Janmashtami is the birthday of Lord Krishna which is celebrated with great fervor and zeal in India during the monsoon month. If we go by the Hindu calendar, this important day falls on the Ashtami or eighth day of the Krishna Paksh or dark fortnight of Bhadon month. No one actually knows when this festival originated! May be a thousand years back this festival found its foothold in our culture. One would actually come across various legendary stories and myths encircling the birth of Janmashtami.

Guru Purnima (21-07-2024)

Guru Purnima honours our gurus and teachers as they guide us towards the right path in life. The celebration of Guru Purnima is marked by spiritual activities and may include a ritualistic event, Guru puja, in honour of the guru or teacher. Gurus are believed by many to be the most necessary part of life. On this day, disciples offer puja or pay respect to their guru. In addition to having religious importance, this festival has great importance for Indian academics and scholars. Indian academics celebrate this day by thanking their teachers as well as remembering past teachers and scholars.