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{{Short description|Swami Vivekananda Jayanti is celebrated as National Youth Day}} | |||
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{{Infobox holiday | {{Infobox holiday | ||
|holiday_name = National | | holiday_name = National Youth Day | ||
|type = national | | type = national | ||
|image = Swami Vivekananda 1896.jpg | | image = Swami Vivekananda 1896.jpg | ||
|imagesize = 200px | | imagesize = 200px | ||
|caption = | | caption = | ||
|official_name =Swami Vivekananda | | official_name = Swami Vivekananda | ||
|observedby = [[India]] and [[Ramakrishna Mission#Branch Centres|RKM branch centres worldwide]] | | observedby = [[India]] and [[Ramakrishna Mission#Branch Centres|RKM branch centres worldwide]] | ||
|litcolor = | | litcolor = | ||
|longtype = | | longtype = | ||
|significance = Birthday anniversary | | significance = Birthday anniversary of [[Swami Vivekananda]] | ||
|begins = 1985<ref>http://www.odisha.gov.in/portal/LIWPL/event_archive/Events_Archives/32National_Youth_Day.pdf</ref> | | begins = 1985<ref>http://www.odisha.gov.in/portal/LIWPL/event_archive/Events_Archives/32National_Youth_Day.pdf {{Bare URL PDF|date=March 2022}}</ref> | ||
|date = 12 January | | date = 12 January | ||
|duration = 1 day | | duration = 1 day | ||
|frequency = Annual | | frequency = Annual | ||
|scheduling = Same day each year | | scheduling = Same day each year | ||
|celebrations = | | celebrations = | ||
|observances = | | observances = | ||
|relatedto = | | relatedto = | ||
| month = ப்பப்பப்பப்ப் | |||
}} | }} | ||
'''National Youth Day''', also known as '''Vivekananda Jayanti''', is celebrated on 12 January, being the birthday of [[Swami Vivekananda]]. In 1984 the Government of India declared this day as National Youth Day and since 1985 the event is celebrated in India every year. | |||
'''National Youth Day''', also known as '''Vivekananda Jayanti''', is celebrated on 12 January, being the birthday of [[Swami Vivekananda]]. In 1984 the Government of India declared this day as National Youth Day and since 1985 the event is celebrated in India every year.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2022-01-11|title=Know About Swami Vivekananda on National Youth Day 2022|url=https://news.jagatgururampalji.org/national-youth-day/|access-date=2022-01-12|website=SA News Channel|language=en-US}}</ref> | |||
== History == | == History == | ||
It was a decision of Government of India taken in 1984 to celebrate the birthday of great Swami Vivekananda, i.e. 12 January, as National Youth Day every year. The Government of India quoted 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 Day.'<ref>{{cite web|title=National Youth Day|url=http://www.belurmath.org/national_youth_day.htm|work=National Youth Day 12th January|access-date=6 October 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140121175022/http://www.belurmath.org/national_youth_day.htm|archive-date=21 January 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref> | It was a decision of Government of India taken in 1984 to celebrate the birthday of great Swami Vivekananda, i.e. 12 January, as National Youth Day every year. The Government of India quoted 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 Day.'<ref>{{cite web|title=National Youth Day|url=http://www.belurmath.org/national_youth_day.htm|work=National Youth Day 12th January|access-date=6 October 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140121175022/http://www.belurmath.org/national_youth_day.htm|archive-date=21 January 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref> On 12 January 2013, Former Indian Prime Minister [[Manmohan Singh]] told in his address at the inauguration of four-year-long celebrations of Swami Vivekananda's 150th birth anniversary:<ref name="PM's address at the Inauguration of four Year-Long Celebrations of Swami Vivekananda's 150th Birth Anniversary">{{cite web|title=PM's address at the Inauguration of four Year-Long Celebrations of Swami Vivekananda's 150th Birth Anniversary |url=http://pmindia.gov.in/speech-details.php?nodeid=972 |publisher=Indian Government |access-date=1 June 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120816022843/http://pmindia.gov.in/speech-details.php?nodeid=972 |archive-date=16 August 2012 }}</ref><blockquote>What Gandhiji said captures the great importance of spreading Swami Vivekananda's ideas and ideals among the youth in our country today. He personified the eternal energy of the youth and their restless quest for truth. It is entirely fitting that the Government of India has declared 12th January, the birthday of Swami Vivekananda, as National Youth Day. We must work to rekindle the eternal message of this great patriot and son of India.</blockquote> | ||
On 12 January 2013, Former Indian Prime | |||
<blockquote>What Gandhiji said captures the great importance of spreading Swami Vivekananda's ideas and ideals among the youth in our country today. He personified the eternal energy of the youth and their restless quest for truth. It is entirely fitting that the Government of India has declared 12th January, the birthday of Swami Vivekananda, as National Youth Day. We must work to rekindle the eternal message of this great patriot and son of India.</blockquote> | |||
== Celebration and activities == | == Celebration and activities == | ||
[[File: Swamiji at BRKM.jpg|thumb|upright|Celebration of Swami Vivekananda's 156th birthday at [[Baranagore Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama High School|Baranagar Ramakrishna Mission]] of [[West Bengal]], [[India]] in 2019]] | [[File: Swamiji at BRKM.jpg|thumb|upright|Celebration of Swami Vivekananda's 156th birthday at [[Baranagore Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama High School|Baranagar Ramakrishna Mission]] of [[West Bengal]], [[India]] in 2019]] | ||
The National Youth Day is observed all over India at schools and colleges, with processions, speeches, music, youth conventions, seminars, Yogasanas, presentations, competitions in essay-writing, recitations and sports on 12 January every year. Swami Vivekananda's lectures and writings, deriving their inspiration from Indian spiritual tradition and the broad outlook of his Master Sri Ramakrishna Paramahansa. These were the source of inspiration and have motivated numerous youth organizations, study circles and service projects involving the youth.<ref>{{cite web|title=National Youth Day, India|url=http://india.gov.in/allimpfrms/alldocs/2539.pdf|work=National Youth Day|access-date=6 October 2011|date=12 January 2009}}</ref> | The National Youth Day is observed all over India at schools and colleges, with processions, speeches, music, youth conventions, seminars, Yogasanas, presentations, competitions in essay-writing, recitations and sports on 12 January every year.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2022-01-12|title=National Youth Day 2022: Date, Theme, History- Know why is it celebrated on January 12th|url=https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/national-youth-day-2022-theme-date-history-1641934692-1|access-date=2022-01-12|website=Jagranjosh.com}}</ref> Swami Vivekananda's lectures and writings, deriving their inspiration from Indian spiritual tradition and the broad outlook of his Master [[Ramakrishna|Sri Ramakrishna Paramahansa]]. These were the source of inspiration and have motivated numerous youth organizations, study circles and service projects involving the youth.<ref>{{cite web|title=National Youth Day, India|url=http://india.gov.in/allimpfrms/alldocs/2539.pdf|work=National Youth Day|access-date=6 October 2011|date=12 January 2009}}</ref> | ||
Swami Vivekananda's birthday (12 January 1863), 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 (generally in the month of January). This is observed in various centres of Ramakrishna Math and Mission in a traditional Hindu manner which includes mangal arati (a kind of worship practised in India, especially by Hindu people), special worship, homa (fire-ritual), meditation, devotional songs, religious discourses and sandhya-arati (vesper service at evenings). | Swami Vivekananda's birthday (12 January 1863), 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 (generally in the month of January). This is observed in various centres of Ramakrishna Math and Mission in a traditional Hindu manner which includes mangal arati (a kind of worship practised in India, especially by Hindu people), special worship, [[Homa (ritual)|homa]] (fire-ritual), [[meditation]], devotional songs, religious discourses and sandhya-arati ([[Vespers|vesper]] service at evenings). The National Youth Day is observed all over India at schools and colleges, with processions, speeches, music, youth conventions, seminars, Yogasanas, presentations, competitions in essay-writing, recitations and sports on 12 January every year. Swami Vivekananda's lectures and writings, deriving their inspiration from Indian spiritual tradition and the broad outlook of his Master Sri Ramakrishna Paramahansa. These were the source of inspiration and have motivated numerous youth organizations, study circles and service projects involving the youth. Swami Vivekananda's birthday (12 January 1863), 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 (generally in the month of January). This is observed in various centres of Ramakrishna Math and Mission in a traditional Hindu manner which includes mangal arati (a kind of worship practised in India, especially by Hindu people), special worship, homa (fire-ritual), meditation, devotional songs, religious discourses and sandhya-arati (vesper service at evenings).{{Citation needed|date=January 2022}} | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
Latest revision as of 14:38, 16 April 2022
| National Youth Day | |
|---|---|
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| Official name | Swami Vivekananda |
| Observed by | India and RKM branch centres worldwide |
| Significance | Birthday anniversary of Swami Vivekananda |
| Begins | 1985[1] |
| Date | 12 January |
| Next time | 12 January 2027 |
| Frequency | Annual |
National Youth Day, also known as Vivekananda Jayanti, is celebrated on 12 January, being the birthday of Swami Vivekananda. In 1984 the Government of India declared this day as National Youth Day and since 1985 the event is celebrated in India every year.[2]
History[edit | edit source]
It was a decision of Government of India taken in 1984 to celebrate the birthday of great Swami Vivekananda, i.e. 12 January, as National Youth Day every year. The Government of India quoted 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 Day.'[3] On 12 January 2013, Former Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh told in his address at the inauguration of four-year-long celebrations of Swami Vivekananda's 150th birth anniversary:[4]
What Gandhiji said captures the great importance of spreading Swami Vivekananda's ideas and ideals among the youth in our country today. He personified the eternal energy of the youth and their restless quest for truth. It is entirely fitting that the Government of India has declared 12th January, the birthday of Swami Vivekananda, as National Youth Day. We must work to rekindle the eternal message of this great patriot and son of India.
Celebration and activities[edit | edit source]
The National Youth Day is observed all over India at schools and colleges, with processions, speeches, music, youth conventions, seminars, Yogasanas, presentations, competitions in essay-writing, recitations and sports on 12 January every year.[5] Swami Vivekananda's lectures and writings, deriving their inspiration from Indian spiritual tradition and the broad outlook of his Master Sri Ramakrishna Paramahansa. These were the source of inspiration and have motivated numerous youth organizations, study circles and service projects involving the youth.[6]
Swami Vivekananda's birthday (12 January 1863), 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 (generally in the month of January). This is observed in various centres of Ramakrishna Math and Mission in a traditional Hindu manner which includes mangal arati (a kind of worship practised in India, especially by Hindu people), special worship, homa (fire-ritual), meditation, devotional songs, religious discourses and sandhya-arati (vesper service at evenings). The National Youth Day is observed all over India at schools and colleges, with processions, speeches, music, youth conventions, seminars, Yogasanas, presentations, competitions in essay-writing, recitations and sports on 12 January every year. Swami Vivekananda's lectures and writings, deriving their inspiration from Indian spiritual tradition and the broad outlook of his Master Sri Ramakrishna Paramahansa. These were the source of inspiration and have motivated numerous youth organizations, study circles and service projects involving the youth. Swami Vivekananda's birthday (12 January 1863), 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 (generally in the month of January). This is observed in various centres of Ramakrishna Math and Mission in a traditional Hindu manner which includes mangal arati (a kind of worship practised in India, especially by Hindu people), special worship, homa (fire-ritual), meditation, devotional songs, religious discourses and sandhya-arati (vesper service at evenings).[citation needed]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ http://www.odisha.gov.in/portal/LIWPL/event_archive/Events_Archives/32National_Youth_Day.pdf Template:Bare URL PDF
- ↑ "Know About Swami Vivekananda on National Youth Day 2022". SA News Channel. 11 January 2022. Retrieved 12 January 2022.
- ↑ "National Youth Day". National Youth Day 12th January. Archived from the original on 21 January 2014. Retrieved 6 October 2011.
- ↑ "PM's address at the Inauguration of four Year-Long Celebrations of Swami Vivekananda's 150th Birth Anniversary". Indian Government. Archived from the original on 16 August 2012. Retrieved 1 June 2013.
- ↑ "National Youth Day 2022: Date, Theme, History- Know why is it celebrated on January 12th". Jagranjosh.com. 12 January 2022. Retrieved 12 January 2022.
- ↑ "National Youth Day, India" (PDF). National Youth Day. 12 January 2009. Retrieved 6 October 2011.
