WORLD SANSKRIT DAY

Aug. 23, 2021

The Prime Minister Narendra Modi has extended his wishes on the occasion of World Sanskrit Day and shared his greetings with the people in Sanskrit.

About:

  • World Sanskrit Day, also known as Vishvasamskritadinam, is an annual event aimed to promote revival and maintenance of Sanskrit.

  • It is celebrated on Shraavanapoornima, that is the Poornima day of the Shraavana month in the Hindu calendar. In the year 2020, this day is celebrated on August 03.

  • The Sanskrit organisation Samskrita Bharati is involved in promoting the day.

Source : PIB