From Nagpur to World: Remembering Legacy of Hindi on World Hindi Day
Since its establishment in 2006, this day has become a platform to honor Hindi writers and poets, while also reinforcing the cultural ties shared by Hindi-speaking communities around the world.
By : DC Correspondent
Update: 2026-01-08 13:13 GMT
Language is not just a means of communication but a symbol of Culture, Tradition, and Identity and one such language is celebrated across the world on January 10. Hindi, being one of the most spoken languages in the world, spoken by over 500 Million people globally, is honoured on that day. The day reminds its speakers of its rich legacy, and growing cultural influence in literature, media and international discourse.
World Hindi day is celebrated to honour the World Hindi Conference that took place on January 10, 1975, in NAgpur, Maharashtra. For the international recognition of the language many scholars participated in this conference and the government decided to commemorate January 10 as the world Hindi Day.
The day marks efforts to encourage the use of Hindi not only within India but also among the Indian diaspora worldwide, from Mauritius and Fiji to the United States and beyond. It serves as a platform to celebrate Hindi literature, honor writers and poets, and strengthen the cultural bonds shared by Hindi-speaking communities everywhere.
The day has been commemorated every year since 2006 and promotes the Hindi language on an international level. Its purpose is to remember its importance and connect the youth of India with things associated with the day, so they connect with language and value it.