Hindi Diwas is celebrated every year on September 14 across schools, colleges, and various institutions in India. The day marks the adoption of Hindi as the official language of India, a decision made by the Constituent Assembly on September 14, 1949. This historic vote was crucial in establishing Hindi’s significance within the Indian administrative system.
The date also coincides with the birthday of Beohar Rajendra Simha, a renowned Indian scholar known for his illustrations in the original manuscript of the Indian Constitution. It was on his 50th birthday that the Constituent Assembly formalized Hindi as the official language, and later, Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru declared September 14 to be celebrated as Hindi Diwas.
The celebration of Hindi Diwas aims to promote the use and understanding of Hindi across the nation. While Hindi is primarily spoken in India, its influence extends to countries like Fiji, Mauritius, Singapore, and New Zealand. In addition to Hindi Diwas, World Hindi Day is observed on January 10 to commemorate the first World Hindi Conference held in Nagpur in 1975, which brought together delegates from 30 countries to promote the language globally.
On Hindi Diwas, various programs are organized in schools and colleges, where students deliver speeches, recite essays, and perform poems and stories in Hindi. Cultural festivals are also held to honor the day, fostering a sense of pride in the language. These celebrations emphasize the importance of Hindi as a unifying force within India’s