Today is World Sanskrit Day, also known as Vishva-samskrita-dinam. This is an annual event focused around the ancient language Sanskrit and is aimed to promote its revival and maintenance. It is celebrated on the full moon day of the Shraavana month in the Hindu calendar. The Sanskrit organisation Samskrita Bharati is involved in promoting the day.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today extended his wishes on the occasion of World Sanskrit Day.
The Prime Minister has posted a message in Sanskrit on Twitter. In which he said, Sanskrit language is ancient as well as modern. It has deep elemental knowledge, excellent philosophy and good poetry. This language can be used easily. More and more people should study the Sanskrit language. He extended his best wishes to all on Sanskrit Day.
