When your 3-year-old child starts reciting the English alphabet, a great way to enhance their understanding of the language is to introduce them to rhymes and poetry. You can start with rhymes like “Johny Johny Yes Papa” and “Baa Baa Black Sheep,” and then move on to captivating and short poems like “Snowball” by Shel Silverstein and “I’m a Little Teapot” by George Harold Sanders. This Kargil Vijay Diwas, while your little one’s preschool celebrates the day with fancy dress and fun and interesting activities, you can continue the celebrations with some short Kargil Vijay Diwas poems in English. Poems that capture the bravery of Indian soldiers. In this article, we will share some simple and age-appropriate poems on Kargil Vijay Diwas that help children understand important values, such as courage and patriotism.
6 Short Poems on Kargil Vijay Diwas in English to Share with Your Kids
Kargil Vijay Diwas is observed every year on July 26. The day is observed to honour the bravery and sacrifices of the armed forces in the 1999 Kargil War. Here are some poems on Kargil Vijay Diwas in English that you can share with your children.
- “They crushed our enemies and our sorrow,
- “On that dark night,
- “For the thirst of motherland,
- “On Kargil Vijay Diwas, we remember with pride,
- “Nation feels proud of its soldiers,
- “They must have gone away with silent beats,
They gave up their today for our tomorrow,
They wore a smile and laid down their lives,
A salute to these gallant soldiers and their sacrifice,
They are fallen but not forgotten.”
When the whole country calmly slept,
In the silence of those cold winters,
Those brave men slowly crept,
Loaded with ammunition,
With only one ambition,
of taking back, once to the country which belonged,
Leaving behind their kith and kins,
To proclaim victory was all they longed for.
Taking their positions,
with the country’s thought,
The posts were so silent,
So nervous were the soldiers,
But as the silence broke in haste,
Their nervousness disappeared.
Their teamwork, Their compassion,
Bravery & determination,
Paved their path towards victory.
Three months the battle lasted,
The year was nineteen ninety nine.
The Indian soldiers were so devoted,
The battle one day had to resign.
They laid their lives
for the nation’s glory,
Their families cried
and the whole country was sorry.
They proclaimed Tiger hill,
The pride of kargil,
So, in their honour, Kargil Day is celebrated.”
They were there, with their lives in their hand,
They moved on,
With pride, carrying them through the bloody lawn,
Striking away, the thundering turmoil,
by their breathtaking play.
Their cry still resonating through the lands of KARGIL,
Gives a chill down our spine,
as we read of their time.
Faces, they are..
That points the tricolour…
With songs dedicated to those brave hearts.
Bringing pain like heavy darts.
We commemorate our KARGIL DIWAS,
as they have none to surpass.”
The brave soldiers who fought, side by side.
Amidst icy peaks and treacherous terrain,
They stood unwavering, their courage not in vain.
With valor and sacrifice, they fought the fight,
Defending our borders, with all their might.
Their unwavering spirit, like a beacon, shone,
In the face of adversity, they marched on.
We bow our heads to those we lost,
Their bravery and sacrifice, a heavy cost.
Their memory lives on, forever in our heart,
On Kargil Vijay Diwas, we solemnly impart.
With pride, we honor those who fell,
Their legacy forever we’ll tell.
Kargal Vijay Diwas, a solemn day,
To salute our heroes, come what may.”
and speaks it loudly in the honor and sacrifices
that were promised to the motherland.
The country stood for non-interference
and gave every chance
to the enemy to mend the ways,
and cautioned to stay away.
This was taken as weakness
and forced the access
into high peaks of the motherland.
The army was pressed to defend the holy land,
it was a question of “do or die”
but not to surrender to the lies.
The soldiers accepted the challenge
the enemy was neutralized or dislodged.
Many soldiers died in the course
but the enemy was forced out.
We remember this day in their honor
and pay the tribute to the soldiers.”
But left immortal tunes inside the heart;
They vowed their timeless youth to do its part,
Without a thought to medals, fame and feats.
To hear their swansong, lend me ears,
Their aura gleams upon our tears.
The dusty touch of memories embrace
The fading portraits never spoken of;
Their pristine stream of great courageous love
But springs within to carve its lasting trace.
They quelled a furnace full of fears,
This day fills in for passing years.
While marching on as clouds on heaven’s plane,
They shone by constellations far and near;
Those brisk and buried footsteps still appear,
And to the end of time, they shall remain.
This day fills in for passing years,
Their aura gleams upon our tears.”
A Little Background about Kargil Vijay Diwas
In early 1999, Pakistani soldiers and militants infiltrated Indian territory. They infiltrated the city of Kargil in Jammu and Kashmir and occupied strategic peaks and positions along the Line of Control (LoC), posing a serious threat to the Indian military and civilian infrastructure. The Indian army launched Operation Vijay to remove the infiltrators from the LOC. The operation led to a war which lasted for two months (May to July 1999). The war involved intense high-altitude combat in extremely harsh conditions. On July 26, 1999, India successfully recaptured all the occupied territories. Since then, every year, July 26 is celebrated as Kargil Vijay Diwas to honour the efforts of Indian soldiers during the Kargil War in 1999.
How is Kargil Vijay Diwas Celebrated in Preschools?
Most preschools observe Kargil Vijay Diwas with engaging activities like painting, craft-making, poem recitation, and essay writing. At EuroKids, we go a step further to make the day truly memorable and meaningful for our little ones. We request parents to dress their children in soldier costumes as a tribute to our brave heroes. Moreover, we also organise various patriotic activities that are both fun and deeply inspiring. These include creative crafts, storytelling sessions and simple essays and poems that help children understand the spirit of patriotism. Through these experiences, we aim to instil in our young learners a deep respect for our country and its heroes.
FAQs on Kargil Vijay Diwas
- When is Kargil Vijay Diwas 2025?
- What is the most famous quote on the Kargil Vijay Diwas?
- What is the theme of Kargil Vijay Diwas?
Kargil Vijay Diwas will be observed on Saturday, July 26th, 2025.
There are many quotes on the Kargil Vijay Diwas, just like the poems on the Kargil Vijay Diwas. Here are some of the most famous quotes:
Saluting the bravery of Indian soldiers Heroes of Kargil: We will always remember you We are forever grateful to our armed forces. Honouring the courageous martyrs of Kargil Vijay Diwas Respect and salute to our Kargil war heroes
There’s no theme for Kargil Vijay Diwas. The day is observed to celebrate the bravery of Indian soldiers in the Kargil War.
Conclusion
Poetry has this magical way of making big ideas stick in little minds. When you recite these Kargil Vijay Diwas poems in English to your kid, they are not just learning new words. They are connecting with stories of real heroes who stood tall for our country. It’s pretty amazing how a simple rhyme can plant seeds of respect and gratitude in young hearts. This Kargil Vijay Diwas, gather your little ones and let these poems serve as a bridge to meaningful conversations about courage and patriotism. For more insights into your little one’s learning and development, visit EuroKids Blogs. Don’t forget to check out EuroKids Preschool for the right first step in your little one’s learning journey.
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