Unveiling Valentine's Day: From Roman Origins to Sanskrit Names

• Valentine's Day originated in the 3rd century, named after Saint Valentine, a Roman priest.
• Emperor Claudius II banned marriage for soldiers, believing it hindered their warrior abilities.
• Saint Valentine defied the emperor by secretly arranging marriages, leading to his imprisonment and execution on February 14th.
• Pope Gelasius I declared February 14th as Valentine's Day in 496 AD, transforming it into a global symbol of love.
• In Sanskrit, Valentine's Day is referred to as 'Sneha Divas' or 'Pranay Divas'.