What is celebrated on 12 January in India?

Balasahana Suresh
In India, 12 January is celebrated as National youth Day.

National youth Day

  • Purpose: To honor the birthday of Swami Vivekananda (12 january 1863 – 4 July 1902), one of India’s most revered spiritual leaders and thinkers.
  • Significance: The day is dedicated to inspiring youth to follow Vivekananda’s ideals of discipline, education, self-confidence, and social service.
  • Celebrations:
    • Schools, colleges, and youth organizations organize seminars, workshops, essay competitions, and cultural programs.
    • Speeches and events often highlight Vivekananda’s teachings, emphasizing leadership and nation-building.
Connection to Other Festivals

  • The date is also close to Makar sankranti / Pongal, the harvest festival in mid-January, when people celebrate harvest, food, and cultural traditions, though National youth Day itself is distinct and focused on youth development.
✅ In short:

  • Date: 12 January
  • Celebration: National youth Day
  • Why: Birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda, inspiring India’s youth
 

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