Swami Vivekananda Jayanti 2024: The birth anniversary of the revered Indian saint, spiritual leader, and philosopher Swami Vivekananda is marked as National Youth Day every year. In the 19th century, Swami Vivekananda served as the chief disciple of Ramakrishna Paramhansa. He established the Ramakrishna Math, a monastic order in Kolkata, dedicated to the teachings of his guru. Additionally, he founded the Ramakrishna Mission, a global spiritual movement rooted in Vedanta, an ancient Hindu philosophy.
Vivekananda’s birth anniversary is celebrated across the country as National Youth Day to shed light on his ideas on how the young should participate in the modern world while upholding their values.
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National Youth Day: Date
National Youth Day is observed in India every year on January 12 to honour the teachings and ideals of Swami Vivekananda who was born on January 12, 1863, in Kolkata. He was one of the eight children of Vishwanath Dutta and Bhuvaneshwari Devi.
National Youth Day: History and Significance
The decision to celebrate Vivekananda’s birthday as National Youth Day was taken in 1984 and it was first marked on January 12, 1985.
The government had then said that the philosophy of Swamiji and the ideals for which he lived and worked “could be a great source of inspiration” for the Indian youth.
How is Swami Vivekananda Jayanti celebrated?
Every year, the auspicious day is celebrated all over India at schools and colleges with processions, speeches, music, youth conventions, seminars, Yogasanas, presentations, competitions in essay-writing, recitations and sports every year.
