National Youth Day: Honoring Swami Vivekananda
| Summary/Static | Details |
|---|---|
| Why in the news? | National Youth Day celebrated on January 12th |
| Established | 1984 |
| First Celebrated | 1985 |
| Significance | To honor Swami Vivekananda and inspire youth to follow his teachings |
| Activities | Parades, speeches, seminars, essay-writing, meditation, youth conventions, cultural programs |
| Swami Vivekananda's Contribution | Introduced Vedanta and Yoga to the West, famous for his Chicago Speech (1893) |
| Organization | Celebrated by schools, colleges, and Ramakrishna Mission centers |