World Sanskrit Day is celebrated on Sawan Poornima in the Hindu calendar. As per the calendar, today Friday, August 12 marks the occasion.

It was first celebrated in 1969 when the government decided to illuminate the world about the language that is deeply rooted in the Hindu culture. The auspicious occasion of Raksha Bandhan was decided as the day to commemorate the language.

Significance

Sanskrit is one of the most ancient languages that make up the holy scriptures of the Hindu culture. The origins of the language are long debated and are surrounded by multiple theories. Many believe that the language dates back to roughly 3,500 years old.