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World Sanskrit Day 2026: Shravana Purnima Observance

29 August 20261 min read
NATIONAL AFFAIRSWorld SanskritDay 2026:Shravana PurnimaObservance29 August 2026safalsetu.com

Why in the news

The annual day for the Sanskrit language was marked on 28 August 2026.

Key facts

  • Date in 2026: 28 August.
  • Timing rule: every year on Shravana Purnima.
  • Purpose: promoting the Sanskrit language.
  • Origin: started by the Ministry of Education in 1969.
  • Commemorates Panini, the ancient grammarian who wrote the Ashtadhyayi.

Exam angle

  • Day: World Sanskrit Day, on Shravana Purnima.
  • Person honoured: Panini; work: Ashtadhyayi.
  • Initiating body and year: Ministry of Education, 1969.

Test yourself

1. World Sanskrit Day is celebrated annually on which occasion?

It falls on Shravana Purnima.

2. Which ancient grammarian, author of the Ashtadhyayi, is commemorated on World Sanskrit Day?

The day commemorates Panini.

3. Who initiated the observance of World Sanskrit Day in 1969?

The Ministry of Education started it in 1969.

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