14 September - Hindi Diwas celebration

 

Hindi Diwas is celebrated annually on September 14 to mark the adoption of Hindi as one of the official languages of India. On this day in 1949, the Constituent Assembly of India adopted Hindi, written in the Devanagari script, as the official language of the Republic of India under Article 343 of the Indian Constitution.

Significance:

1. Promotion of Hindi: Hindi Diwas emphasizes the promotion and recognition of Hindi as a medium for communication and governance, reflecting India's linguistic heritage and unity in diversity.
2. Cultural Celebration: Various cultural programs, literary events, and competitions such as essay writing, poetry, and debates are organized across schools, universities, and government institutions to celebrate the richness of the Hindi language.
3. Government Recognition: The Indian government acknowledges individuals and organizations for their contributions to promoting Hindi through awards like the Rajbhasha Awards.

Historical Context:

• Post-independence, there was a strong debate about what should be the official language of India, given its multilingual diversity. Hindi was chosen alongside English to be the official language, ensuring a gradual transition from English to Hindi for government and administrative purposes.
• September 14 was chosen to honor Beohar Rajendra Simha, who played a key role in the Constituent Assembly's decision to adopt Hindi.

Modern Relevance:

While Hindi is one of the 22 scheduled languages of India, Hindi Diwas also highlights ongoing efforts to promote Hindi in non-Hindi speaking regions, while balancing India's linguistic diversity. In recent years, the celebration has also sparked discussions about the coexistence of Hindi with other regional languages in India.

14 September - Anukulchandra Chakravarty birth anniversary

Anukulchandra Chakravarty (1888–1969), also known as Sree Sree Thakur Anukulchandra, was a prominent Indian spiritual leader, reformer, and the founder of the Satsang movement. Born on 14 September 1888, in Himachalpur, Pabna, in the Bengal Presidency (now in Bangladesh), he showed spiritual inclinations from an early age, combining his scientific knowledge with a deep sense of spirituality. In 1910, he established Satsang, a socio-spiritual organization aimed at promoting personal and collective spiritual growth, emphasizing truth, service, and love as the core principles of life. Anukulchandra’s teachings focused on self-realization, devotion to God, and the integration of science and religion. He believed that science and spirituality could work together for the progress of humanity, and he encouraged his followers to lead ethical lives dedicated to service and self-development.

In 1946, Anukulchandra moved to Deoghar, Bihar, due to the communal violence in Bengal, where he founded the Satsang Ashram, which became a major center for his spiritual and welfare activities. He emphasized the importance of social welfare, education, and moral living. His teachings have been compiled in several books, including "Satyanusaran" and "Punyapunthi", which continue to influence his followers. After his death on 27 January 1969, his followers continued the Satsang movement, which remains active today, spreading his message of love, unity, and spiritual growth. Anukulchandra’s legacy lives on through the Satsang Ashram and its continued philanthropic and spiritual activities.

The Government of India released a commemorative postage stamp, in 1987.

13 September - Jatindra Nath Das death anniversary

 

Jatindra Nath Das (often called Jatin Das) was a prominent Indian freedom fighter, revolutionary, and martyr, known for his role in India's independence movement, particularly for his historic hunger strike while imprisoned.

Early Life:

• Born: October 27, 1904, in Calcutta (now Kolkata), Bengal Presidency, British India.
• Education: Das was a student at Vidyasagar College, affiliated with the University of Calcutta. While still a student, he became involved in the Anushilan Samiti, a revolutionary group.

Revolutionary Activities:

Jatindra Nath Das was deeply committed to the cause of India's independence from British rule. He joined the Anushilan Samiti, a secret revolutionary organization, at a young age and became involved in several radical activities. In 1925, he was arrested for his participation in revolutionary activities but was released after a 63-day hunger strike.

His revolutionary zeal was reignited when he joined Bhagat Singh and the Hindustan Socialist Republican Association (HSRA), a prominent group of revolutionaries in northern India fighting for freedom. Das was involved in making bombs for the HSRA and participated in several significant revolutionary acts.

Imprisonment and Hunger Strike:

In June 1929, Jatindra Nath Das was arrested by the British authorities in connection with the Lahore Conspiracy Case. He was imprisoned in the Lahore Central Jail. Das, along with Bhagat Singh and other revolutionaries, protested against the inhumane treatment of political prisoners by the British authorities. They demanded that Indian political prisoners be treated on par with European prisoners, including better hygiene, proper clothing, and food.

To press their demands, Jatin Das, along with other prisoners, started a hunger strike on July 13, 1929. While several others gave up due to deteriorating health, Das continued his hunger strike for an astounding 63 days. Despite numerous appeals and attempts to force-feed him, Das remained steadfast in his protest.

Death and Martyrdom:

On September 13, 1929, after 63 days of fasting, Jatindra Nath Das died in jail at the young age of 24. His death sent shockwaves throughout India and heightened the nationalistic fervor. His sacrifice for the cause of Indian independence became a symbol of revolutionary courage and dedication.

The British authorities were widely criticized for their role in Das's death, and his martyrdom stirred even greater opposition to colonial rule. His body was transported from Lahore to Calcutta, and thousands of people joined the procession, making his funeral a massive event in the Indian independence movement.

Legacy:

Jatindra Nath Das's hunger strike and ultimate martyrdom inspired countless freedom fighters and left an indelible mark on India's struggle for independence. His steadfastness in the face of immense suffering demonstrated the lengths to which Indian revolutionaries were willing to go for freedom. He is remembered as a hero and martyr of India’s independence movement.

In his honor, various institutions, streets, and public places have been named after him, including Jatin Das Park in Kolkata and Jatindra Nath Das Road. His life continues to be an inspiration for those who believe in standing up against injustice.

13th September - Pedro Alvarez Cabral arrived in Calicut in 1500

On 13th September 1500, Pedro Alvarez Cabral, a Portuguese explorer and navigator arrived in Calicut and opened the first European factory in India.

Cabral, who is also considered the discoverer of Brazil, is remembered for carrying out the first consequential exploration of the northeast coast of South America, which he eventually annexed for Portugal. In 1500, Cabral was chosen to lead an expedition to India using Vasco Da Gama’s newly discovered route around Africa. The aim of this journey was to bring back valuable spices from India while establishing trade relations with the country in the process; considering the fact that the spice trade was dominated by the Arab, Italian and Turkish merchants.

 

14 September - Virajanand Dandeesha death anniversary

 

Virajanand Dandeesha, also known as the blind sage of Mathura was the celebrated teacher of Arya Samaj founder Dayanand Saraswati. He was a scholar and teacher of Sanskrit grammar and Vedic literature.
Virajanand was born in Kartarpur near Jalandhar in the year 1778 in a Mohyal family. At the age of five, he lost his eyesight from an attack of small pox. Soon thereafter his father, who had initiated him into the rudiments of Sanskrit learning died. Leaving him to the mercy of his elder brother and sister-in-law at very young age. As they did not treat him well, the temperamental Virjanand soon left their home.
His wanderings took him to Rishikesh where he led a life of meditation and austerity for about three years. Tradition has it that Swami Virjanand left Rishikesh for Hardwar at the instance of a divine command. At Hardwar, he came in contact with The swami Purnanand Giri, a Sanskrit scholar who initiated him into 'sanyas'. Purnanand created in him a deep love for Sanskrit grammar and for the "arsha" Shastras (scriptures authored by Rishis). Soon, he began to master other branches of Sanskrit literature, and also took up teaching others.

Virjanand died on 14 September 1868, at the age of 90. On 14 September 1971, the Post and Telegraph Department of India released a stamp in his honor depicting the swami in a sitting posture.

25th September - Shikshak Parv is being celebrated from 8th September in 2020 to 25th September

 

Shikshak Parv is being celebrated from 8th September- 25th September, 2020 to felicitate the Teachers and to take New Education Policy 2020 forward. Various Webinars, Virtual Conferences, and Conclaves on various aspects of National Education Policy 2020 are being organised across the country.

Ministry of Education is organising this two day conclave on the 10th and 11th September as a part of the Shiksha Parv.

Latest update :

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi shall address the Conclave on “School Education in 21st Century” under the National Education Policy- 2020 (NEP-2020) at 11 AM on the 11th September 2020, through video conferencing.

Reference : https://www.narendramodi.in/prime-minister-to-address-the-conclave-on-school-education-in-21st-century-551336

09 September - Teddy Bear Day

 

Teddy Bear Day is celebrated on September 9, a day to draw out all your teddy bears and thank them for their company, the fun times you have had with them, and for all the days and nights they comforted you. Also, don’t forget to give your Teddy a big hug and apologize for all the roughhousing your poor teddy bear may have had to go through in your childhood. Today teddy bears are a simple toy for children of all ages. The stuffed toy has also become a part of children’s literature and movies and popular culture. 

 #teddybear #fluffybear #TheodoreRoosevelt  #NationalTeddyBearDay #TeddyBearDay #nationalteddybearday #bear #daysoftheyear #teddybearday2020

09 September - William the Conqueror death in 1087

William I (1028 – 9 September 1087), usually known as William the Conqueror and sometimes William the Bastard, was the first Norman King of England, reigning from 1066 until his death in 1087. He was a descendant of Rollo and was Duke of Normandy from 1035 onward. His hold was secure on Normandy by 1060, following a long struggle to establish his throne, and he launched the Norman conquest of England six years later. The rest of his life was marked by struggles to consolidate his hold over England and his continental lands and by difficulties with his eldest son, Robert Curthose.

08 September - Bishweshwar Prasad Koirala born in 1914

Bishweshwar Prasad Koirala (8 September 1914 – 21 July 1982) was a Nepali politician and a prolific writer, who was born in India. He was the Prime Minister of Nepal from 1959 to 1960. He led the Nepali Congress, a social democratic political party.

Koirala was the first democratically elected and 22nd Prime Minister of Nepal. He held the office for 18 months before being deposed and imprisoned at the instruction of King Mahendra. The rest of his life was spent largely in prison or exile and in steadily deteriorating health.

Widely regarded as one of the greatest political personalities of Nepal, Koirala was a staunch supporter of democracy. He asserted that guarantees of individual liberty and civil and political rights alone were not sufficient in a poor country like Nepal; democratic socialism was the solution to Nepal's underdevelopment.

08 September - Birth anniversary of Sivananda Saraswati

 

Sivananda Saraswati (or Swami Sivananda; 8 September 1887 – 14 July 1963) was a Hindu spiritual teacher and a proponent of Yoga and Vedanta. Sivananda was born Kuppuswami in Pattamadai, in the Tirunelveli district of Tamil Nadu. He studied medicine and served in British Malaya as a physician for several years before taking up monasticism. He lived most of his life near Muni Ki Reti, Rishikesh.

He was the founder of the Divine Life Society (DLS) in 1936, Yoga-Vedanta Forest Academy (1948) and author of over 200 books on yoga, Vedanta, and a variety of subjects. He established Sivananda Ashram, the headquarters of the DLS, on the bank of the Ganges at Sivanandanagar, 3 kilometres (1.9 mi) from Rishikesh.

Sivananda Yoga, the yoga form propagated by his disciple Vishnudevananda, is now spread in many parts of the world through Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centres. These centres are not affiliated with Sivananda's ashrams, which are run by the Divine Life Society.

A tribute on his #birth #anniversary today of Sivananda Saraswati. 

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