Every year, National Women’s Day in India is celebrated on 13 February, on the birthday of Sarojini Naidu she was born on 13 February 1879 in Hyderabad, India. Sarojini Naidu was an active Indian independence movement leader and known for her literary works, particularly for her poems with themes such as patriotism, romanticism, and lyrics for which she is called “Nightingale of India”—(Bharat Kokila) by Mahatma Gandhi.
National Women’s Day aims to commemorate the social, cultural, political, and economic achievements of women.
Why is National Women’s Day Celebrated on Sarojini Naidu’s Birth Anniversary?
India celebrates Sarojini Naidu’s birthday as National Women’s Day on February 13. Sarojini Naidu was born on February 13, 1879, and is famous for her nickname ‘Nightingale of India’ or ‘Bharat Kokila’ because of her poems. She also penned several poems on themes like romance, patriotism, and tragedy.
Sarojini Naidu Birthday Anniversary
Sarojini Naidu was born on 13 February 1879 and died on 2 March 1949. She was an Indian political activist and poet who served as the first Governor of the United Provinces. Sarojini Naidu played an essential role in the Indian independence movement against the British Raj. She was the first Indian woman to be president of the Indian National Congress and was selected as governor of a state.
Personal life
Sarojini Naidu was born on 13 February 1879 in Hyderabad to Aghorenath Chattopadhyay. Her father was from Brahmangaon Bikrampur, Dhaka, Bengal. Her father was a Bengali Brahmin and the principal of Nizam College and got a doctorate of Science from Edinburgh University.
Sarojini Naidu poems
- she wrote a poem called “Lake Girl”. Her first collection of poems is titled “Golden Threshold”. Sarojini’s poems “Birds of Time” and “Broken Wings”.
Appointments:
- She served as president of the Indian National People’s Congress in 1925. she became the 2nd female president.
Sarojini Naidu Awards
- She got the Kaiser-i-Hind in 1928
Inspirational quotes by Sarojini Naidu
- “A country’s greatness lies in its undying ideals of love and sacrifice.”
- “We want deeper sincerity of motive, a greater courage in speech and earnestness in action.”
- “When there is oppression, the only self-respecting thing is to rise and say this shall cease today because my right is justice. If you are stronger, you have to help the weaker boy or girl both in play and in the work.”
- “I say it is not your pride that you are a Madrasi, it is not your pride that you a brahmin, it is not your pride that you belong to south India, it is not your pride that you are a Hindu, that it is your pride that you are an Indian.”
- “She is twin-born with primal mysteries, and drinks of life at Time’s forgotten source.”
- “To quench my longing I bent me low, By the streams of the spirits of Peace that flow, In that magical wood in the land of sleep.”
National Women’s Day 2024 Wishes
Happy National Women’s Day to all the incredible women! Shine on…. Not just today but every day!
I treasure you close to my heart. Here are my best wishes to you on National Women’s Day 2020!
Some women are lost in the fire. But you are built from it! Best wishes on Women’s Day.
National Women’s Day 2024 Messages
You’re my source,
You’re my power.
You’re my love,
You’re my flower.
You always take care,
I hear your heart song.
So be happy, my dear,
As the day is long!