National Youth Day

Introduction:

Indian Government declared Jan 12 as the National Youth Day in 1984. As this day marks the birth day of great Indian philosopher, Swami Vivekananda whose teachings are the biggest philosophical asset of the country. The motto of declaring youth day on the birth date of this philosophical guru was motivating and inculcating these pious ideals to the coming generations.

As per the quote from the Government of India’s Communication, “it was felt that the philosophy of Swami ji and the ideals for which he lived and worked could be a great source of inspiration for the Indian Youth.”

Celebrations:

National Youth Day is observed with great devotion towards Swami Vivekananda at headquarters of Ramakrishna Math and Ramakrishna Mission as well as their branch centers.

Members of the organizations observe birthday of Swami Vivekananda in different manner. Celebrations of Swami’s birthday, according to Hindu calendar follow typical Hindu manner of celebrations.

This include mangalarati, homa (Special worship of fire), meditation, devotional songs, religious discourses, sandhyarti

Swamijis birth day according to Georgian calendar falls on January 12 each year, the day is also observed as National Youth Day.

Many activities are planned for the day including various processions, speeches, recitations, music, youth conventions, seminars, Yogasana presentation, competitions in essay-writing, recitations, speeches, music, sports, etc.

The National Youth Day is also observed in almost all educational institutes of the country with great enthusiasm. Various programs are planned for the day in different colleges and schools. Students celebrate this day, birthday of Swami Vivekananda with processions, speeches, recitations, music, youth conventions, seminars, Yogasanas, presentations, competitions in essay-writing, recitations and sports on 12 January every year.

Time of Celebration

National Youth Day is celebrated every year on January 12 as the date remains fix for each year. The day is observed on Swami Vivekanand's birthday according to Georgian calendar.

While Vivekananda’s birthday according to the Indian Almanac (Vishuddha Siddhanta Almanac) is on Pausha Krishna Saptami tithi, which falls on different dates in the English Calendar every year.

Swamij’s Birthday according to Indian Almanac (Vishuddha Siddhanta Almanac) is on Pausha Krishna Saptami tithi, which falls on different dates of English Calendar every year.