Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan was born on September 5,1888 in Thiruthani, Tamil Nadu.
Dr. Radhakrishnan attended Christian College in Madras to study philosophy.
He was a professor at several universities, such as the University of Calcutta and the University of Mysore.
He held the position of Vice-Chancellor at Banaras Hindu University, Andhra University, and Delhi University.
In 1948, Radhakrishnan assumed the role of chairman of the organisation's executive board after leading India's mission there.
In 1952, he was sworn in as India's first Vice President, and two years later, as its second President.
In 1954, he was presented with the Bharat Ratna. He was also shortlisted for the Nobel Prize 27 times
His best writings are East and West: Some Reflections, Indian Philosophy, An Idealist View of Life and Eastern Religions & Western Thought.
Observed on September 5 since 1962, honours Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, who suggested acknowledging teachers when his students wanted to celebrate his birthday.