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Detailed explanation-1: -This is because after he took charge as the President of India in 1962, some students sought permission from him to celebrate his birthday. Dr Radhakrishnan, however, did not approve any fancy celebration but rather requested that the day be observed as Teachers’ Day.

Detailed explanation-2: -5th September is the birth anniversary of the second president of India Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan who was a great philosopher, teacher and scholar. As a way to remember and celebrate his life, work, and approach to education and students, the day is known in India as Teachers’ Day.

Detailed explanation-3: -In India, National Teachers Day is celebrated on September 5, to mark the birth anniversary of the country’s second President Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan.

Detailed explanation-4: -The becoming of Teachers’ Day During his lifetime, Dr Radhakrishnan was a meritorious student, a celebrated teacher among students. It is said that while he was serving as the second President of India in 1962, his students approached him to seek permission to celebrate his birthday – September 5 – as a special day.

Detailed explanation-5: -Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan was born on September 5, 1888. He deeply believed that “teachers should be the best minds in the country". And so every year, since 1962, in honour of Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan’s birthday and his philosophies September 5 is celebrated as Teachers’ Day.