VK Krishna Menon Jayanti is celebrated on May 3rd every year to honor the birth anniversary of Vengalil Krishnan Krishna Menon, a prominent Indian diplomat and politician. He was instrumental in India's independence movement and played a key role in shaping India's foreign policy as the country's first Minister of Defense.

VK Krishna Menon was known for his strong advocacy for anti-colonialism, socialism, and non-alignment in international relations. He served as India's representative to the United Nations and was known for his powerful speeches defending India's stance on various global issues. On VK Krishna Menon Jayanti, people pay tribute to his contributions to India's freedom struggle and his significant impact on international diplomacy.