National Youth Day is celebrated in India to honour the great soul.
National Youth Day is celebrated in India on January 12 on the birthday of Swami Vivekananda to honour the great mind. The Government of India declared birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda as the National Youth Day in 1984 and since then the day is celebrated in India every year. The Government of India then said, “It was felt 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.”
The day is celebrated in the country with huge pomp and fervor. It is celebrated in schools and colleges across the country with speeches, music, seminars, presentations and competitions. Swami Vivekenada has inspired millions of youth during his era and continue to do so. His teachings have had far and wife effects on lives o...