World Sanskrit Day is observed on Shravana Poornima according to the Hindu calendar. This year World Sanskrit Day falls on August 31. The day celebrates the importance and uniqueness of Sanskrit, the language of god. Sanskrit Day was first observed at the Central and State levels in 1969, under orders from the Indian Ministry of Education.

• It acts as a platform for Sanskrit students, poets, and writers to showcase their love for the language on a national and international scale. 
• World Sanskrit Day is observed to raise awareness about the language used by scholars and saints in ancient India to write several revered books, especially about religious teachings and philosophy.