Prez Pranab pays tribute to Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan (in pics)

New Delhi, Sept 5: The President of India Pranab Mukherjee payed tributes at the portrait of Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, former President of India on the occasion of his Birth Anniversary at a programme at Rashtrapati Bhavan.

Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakhrishnan was a philosopher and a teacher par excellence. Some of his students and friends approached him and requested him to allow them to celebrate his birthday. In reply, Dr Radhakrishnan said, "Instead of celebrating my birthday separately, it would be my proud privilege if September 5th is observed as Teacher's day". The request showed Dr.Radhakrishnan's love for the teaching profession. From then onwards, his birthday is observed as Teacher's Day in India.

Rashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi

The President of India Pranab Mukherjee payed tributes at the portrait of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, former President of India on the occasion of his Birth Anniversary at a programme at Rashtrapati Bhavan.

Rashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi

Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakhrishnan was a philosopher and a teacher par excellence.

Rashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi

Every year September 5th is observed as Teacher's day.

Rashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi

President of India, Pranab Mukherjee paying tribute to former president Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan in Darbar Hall at Rashtrapati Bhavan.

Rashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi

The President of India Pranab Mukherjee payed tributes at the portrait of Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, former President of India on the occasion of his Birth Anniversary at a programme at Rashtrapati Bhavan.

Amritsar

Kids students greeting their teachers on the occasion of Teachers' Day at a school in Amritsar on Thursday.

Chennai, Tamil Nadu

School children paying tributes to former President Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan on his birth anniversary, observed as Teachers' Day.

Bikaner, Rajasthan

School children participating in a painting competetion on eve of Teachers' Day in Bikaner.

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