Question:When was the World Sanskrit Day 2020 observed?
(a) August 3
(b) August 4
(c) August 2
(d) August 5
Answer: (a)
Related facts:
- World Sanskrit Day, also known as Vishvasamskritadinam, was celebrated across the world on August 3 2020.
- This is an annual event aimed to promote revival and maintenance of Sanskrit.
- This day is celebrated on Shraavanapoornima, that is the Poornima day of the Shraavana month in the Hindu calendar.
- Samskrita Bharati,a non-profit Sanskrit organisation is involved in promoting the day.
By-Amar Mani Upadhyay
Links:
http://newsonair.com/Main-News-Details.aspx?id=396382
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_Sanskrit_Day