Teachers Day

In India teacher day (also called Teachers'teachers are reminded what it felt like when they
Appreciation Day or National Teacher's Day) iswere the students.
celebrated on 5th of September every year.Teachers have an influencing role in the life of
Teachers Day is a dedication to Dr. Sarvepallievery student. They are like beacons of light,
Radhakrishnan, who was a staunch believer ofguiding us in the formative years of our life.
education and was one of the most well knownTeachers mould us and in the process and shape
diplomat, scholar, president of India and above allour future. What we learn from our teachers
a teacher. As a tribute to this great teacher, hisremains with us, throughout our life. However,
birthday has been observed as teachers' day andvery often, we fail to show our appreciation and
this led to its origin. This day is just a meregratitude for their altruistic devotion. Teachers do
reflection of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan's love forneed encouragement and support from the
and attachment to the teaching profession. As acommunity to feel that their efforts are being
matter of fact Dr. Radhakrishnan himself askedrecognized. To serve the purpose, Teacher's Day
his admirers to celebrate his birthday not as hisis celebrated throughout the world, year by year.
birthday but as the teacher's day. Teachers day isBy celebrating National Teacher's Day, we thank
dedicated to the hard work that is input by theour teachers for providing us their invaluable
teacher all year long, a day that is a completeguidance.  Teachers mold the lives that they
tribute to the teachers all around India.influence because the lessons learned from
Teacher's day is now one of the occasion that isteachers remain with their students throughout
looked forward by the teachers and studentslife.
alike as on this occasion its not only whenApart from the fun aspect of the day everybody
teachers are praised but also around variousshould pay their respects to the great Dr.
schools students dress up as a representation ofRadhakrishnan and let we look back, admire and
their teachers and take various lectures that areget inspired by Dr. Radhakrishnan, a small town
assigned to the teachers they represent. As thecunning boy, who grew up to become one of the
day passes the students perform the regularmost respected politicians in the history of
activities that are performed by the teacher's. Ondemocracy of India.
this day students realize what it means to be aA good teacher is like a candle - it consumes itself
teacher and what it means to control the futureto light the way for others.
of several students in their classes and alsoProf. (Dr.