National Women’s Day is observed on February 13 every year. The day marks the birth anniversary of Sarojini Naidu. She was a political activist, poet and proponent of civil rights. She had also played a vital role in India's independence from British rule.
Revolution starts with a thought, which then transforms into actions that hold power to shape a nation. Something similar happened to India, where people contributed in all forms, from strength to art to preaching. India’s freedom movement saw some personalities that might be born mortal, but their deeds have kept them alive even after decades.
One such personality who etched her name in the golden history of the country with her power of words was Sarojini Naidu. Born as Sarojini Chattopadhyay on February 13, 1897, Naidu was a political leader and a poet who stood her ground strongly for the rights of women and civil rights, and earned herself the title ‘The Nightingale of India.
Through her mind-bendingly passionate writings in the form of poems, she transformed the freedom movement. However, she did not limit herself to the niches of freedom but also experimented with less-serious niches such as romance and children’s poetry. Every year, February 13 is celebrated as National Women’s Day to commemorate the birth anniversary of Sarojini Naidu.
