Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan

• His birth anniversary is celebrated as Teacher’s Day across India since 1962.
• He was the first Vice President of India (1952-1962) and the second President of India (1962-1967).

• He was awarded  Bharat Ratna in 1954.
• His philosophy was grounded in Advaita Vedanta. He defended Hinduism against “uninformed Western criticism” and played a major role in the formation of contemporary Hindu identity.
• He received the Templeton Prize (1975), which an annual award is given for contributions in life’s spiritual dimension through insight, discovery or practical works.
• He earned the reputation of being the bridge-builder between India and the West.