Kargil Vijay Diwas: A Tribute to Our Heroes. Celebrate with creative activities, delicious treats, and patriotic pride!

Kargil Vijay Diwas: A Tribute to Our Heroes
Celebrate with creative activities, delicious treats, and patriotic pride!
TINA KHATRI
This July 26, let’s come together to honor the bravery of our soldiers on Kargil Vijay Diwas. It’s a day to remember the fearless warriors who fought in the 1999 Kargil War, including legends like Captain Vikram Batra and Rifleman Sanjay Kumar. As we light candles and visit the Kargil War Memorial, why not make it even more special by getting creative?
Try making a Veg Tiranga Pinwheel Wrap—a colorful, delicious snack to celebrate the spirit of India! Or, craft a Popsicle Stick Army Truck to showcase your artistic side.

Veg Tiranga Pinwheel Wrap Recipe
Ingredients:
2 tortillas/rotis,
2–3 tbsp green chutney,
½ cup chopped spinach,
½ cup mashed paneer,
½ cup chopped carrots,
salt (optional).
Instructions:
Chop spinach finely.
Mash paneer and add a pinch of salt if desired.
Chop carrots into small pieces.
Lay tortilla flat on a surface.
Spread green chutney on the left third of the tortilla.
Sprinkle chopped spinach over the chutney.
Spread mashed paneer on the middle third.
Sprinkle chopped carrots on the right third.
Roll tortilla tightly from left to right.
Wrap in cling film and chill for 15–20 minutes (optional).
Slice roll into 1-inch pinwheels.
Arrange and serve with toothpick flags if you like.

Popsicle Stick Army Truck:
Materials:
- Popsicle sticks
- Glue (hot glue or white glue)
- Scissors
- Paint (green, black, and other colors of your choice)
- Markers or paint pens
- Wheels (you can use small wooden or plastic wheels or even bottle caps)
Instructions:
1. Base plate: Glue 4-5 Popsicle sticks together to form the base plate of the truck.
2. Sides: Glue 2-3 Popsicle sticks on each side of the base plate to form the sides of the truck.
3. Front and back: Glue 2 Popsicle sticks at the front and back of the truck to form the front and back walls.
4. Wheels: Attach the wheels to the bottom of the truck using glue or small nails.
5. Details: Use paint, markers, or paint pens to add details like windows, doors, and a license plate.
6. Army details: Paint the truck green and add army details like a camouflage pattern, army logo, or a gun turret.
7. Final touches: Let the glue and paint dry completely before handling the truck.

Kargil Vijay Diwas – Fill in the Blanks
________(1) Vijay Diwas is celebrated on ________(2) July every year in India. It marks the victory in the ________(3) War of ________(4), fought in the ________(5) mountains of ________(6).
The war was against ________(7), which had secretly crossed the ________(8) (LoC). The Indian Army launched Operation ________(9) to take back the peaks.
Brave soldiers like Captain ________(10) and Rifleman ________(11) fought fearlessly. Captain Batra’s famous words were “________(12)”.
Both were awarded the ________(13) for their bravery. The war ended on ________(14) July 1999, after about ________(15) months of fighting.
People light ________(16), visit the ________(17) War Memorial, and remember the ________(18) of the soldiers.
Schools hold ________(19) and ________(20) competitions to honor the heroes.

Answer Key
Kargil, 2. 26th, 3. Kargil, 4. 1999, 5. Himalayan, 6. Ladakh, 7. Pakistan, 8. Line of Control, 9. Vijay, 10. Vikram Batra, 11. Sanjay Kumar, 12. "Yeh Dil Maange More!", 13. Param Vir Chakra, 14. 26th, 15. Two, 16. candles, 17. Kargil, 18. sacrifice, 19. speech, 20. drawing