Viswa Brahmin Diwas
| Vishwa Brahman Diwas विश्व ब्राह्मण दिवस | |
|---|---|
| Nickname | Brahman Gaurav Diwas |
| Date(s) | 1 June |
| Frequency | Annually |
| Country | International |
| Inaugurated | 1 June 2021 |
| Participants | Brahmins community |
| Leader | Acharya Chanakya |
| Chanakya Jayanti ( Symbolic ) | |
Viswa Brahmin Diwas is a Hindu celebration to commemorate the pride of Brahmin communities in the Hindu tradition. The translation of Viswa Brahmin Diwas is World Brahmin Day. It is celebrated on the occasion of the birth anniversary of the Indian philosopher cum diplomats Acharya Chanakya.[1][2]
Background[edit]
In 2021, the Brahmin community organizations all over the world decided to celebrate the birth anniversary of Acharya Chanakya on the 1st June every year in the name of "Vishwa Brahman Diwas" to remember the contributions of the Brahmin community. The actual birth date of Acharya Chanakya is unknown so all the Brahmin organizations decided to organise Chanakya Janmotsav on 1 June as his symbolic birth anniversary.[3][4] Acharya Chanakya is considered as the pride and ideal of Brahmin communities. He was an accomplished politician, diplomat and strategist as well as the author of Indian text Arthashastra.[5] He is also called Kautilya because of his deep understanding of various subjects.[6][7][8]
Observances[edit]
On this day, the Brahmin community pays homage to their ancestors in their respective homes and remembers the Sanatana Culture and its importance and takes pledge that to maintain the ideals and greatness of the Sanatana Culture. Besides that, Parshuram Chalisa, Havan Yajna and Deepmala are performed in the houses of Brahmin families. Similarly, Hanuman Chalisa is recited collectively at community places.[7][9]
Various Brahmin organizations on this day organize discussions on the policies of Acharya Chanakya, uniting the disintegrating India, saving humanity and ensuring welfare of all sections of society. Similarly, books of Chanakya Niti is gifted and distributed among respected personalities of the society.[10][11] Some temples organize huge Mahabhandaras, in which devotees from other classes besides Brahmins receive offerings.[12] Some people also celebrate International Brahmin Day by cutting a cake.[13] Similarly some Brahmin organizations celebrate the day by organizing blood donations at hospitals or community health centres.[14]
References[edit]
- ^ "1 जून को मनाया जाएगा विश्व ब्राह्मण दिवस". हिंदुस्तान.
- ^ "अनाथ हुए बच्चों की शिक्षा का खर्चा उठाएगी ब्राह्मण महासभा". Amar Ujala (in Hindi). Retrieved 2024-06-01.
- ^ "आचार्य चाणक्य का प्रतीकात्मक जन्म उत्सव मनाया - Celebrated the symbolic birth anniversary of Acharya Chanakya - Uttar Pradesh Mahoba Local News". Jagran (in Hindi). Retrieved 2024-06-01.
- ^ "ब्राहमण दिवस के रूप में मनाई आचार्य चाणक्य जयंती". Hindustan (in Hindi). Retrieved 2024-06-01.
- ^ "मां नर्मदा की महाआरती कर मनाया विश्व ब्राह्मण दिवस". Nai Dunia (in Hindi). 2022-06-02. Retrieved 2024-06-01.
- ^ "देश भर के ब्राह्मणों की होगी वर्चुअल सभा:विश्व ब्राह्मण दिवस आज- वर्चुअल सभा से पूर्व मंगलवार को संगठन का किया गया विस्तार". Dainik Bhaskar.
- ^ a b "एक को मनाया जाएगा ब्राह्मण दिवस - 1st june will be celebrated as Brahman Day - Punjab Firozpur General News". Jagran (in Hindi). Retrieved 2024-06-01.
- ^ "जालंधर में अंतरराष्ट्रीय मानवाधिकार संगठन ने विश्व ब्राह्मण दिवस मनाया - International Human Rights Organization celebrates World Brahmin Day in Jalandhar". Jagran (in Hindi). Retrieved 2024-06-01.
- ^ "विश्व ब्राह्मण दिवस:विश्व ब्राह्मण दिवस पर होगा 1100 हनुमान चालीसा पाठ". Dainik Bhaskar.
- ^ "World Brahmin Day and birth anniversary of Acharya Chanakya celebrated". Hindustan ( Hindi ).
- ^ "ब्राह्मण दिवस के रूप में मनाई गई चाणक्य जयंती". Hindustan (in Hindi). Retrieved 2024-06-03.
- ^ "विश्व ब्राह्मण दिवस पर सर्व ब्राह्मण समाज द्वारा भजन संध्या व भगवान परशुराम जी की महाआरती की". Dainik Bhaskar.
- ^ "केक काटकर मनाया गया अंतर्राष्ट्रीय ब्राह्मण दिवस". Hindustan (in Hindi). Retrieved 2024-06-03.
- ^ "विश्व ब्राह्मण दिवस पर रक्तदान". विश्व ब्राह्मण दिवस पर रक्तदान. Retrieved 2024-06-03.
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