Teacher s Day on September 5th celebrates the birth anniversary of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan. He was not only a renowned teacher and philosopher but also the second President of independent India. Dr. Radhakrishnan believed in the transformative power of education and its role in shaping society. He bridged the gap between Eastern and Western philosophies and authored several books on philosophy and religion. In 1962, he suggested observing his birthday as Teachers Day to honor all teachers, a tradition that continues today.