“Indian philosophical literature, taking its rise several centuries before the time of Thales, has swept down through the ages, retaining always a characteristic point of view of its own, but developing in a great variety of fresh forms. Indian thought constitutes today the one type of living philosophy independent of our Western tradition. Neither China nor Japan possesses a living philosophical movement of its own.” Christopher Isherwood
Global Hindu Heritage Foundation is extremely happy to inform that we are conducting about 200 Bala Samskar Kendras in five States in India – Assam, Telangana, Andhra, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. We have many active Hindus who are helping in different ways to ensure our children are taught about the richness of Sanatana Dharma. Each school teaches different things and at the same time they follow the required syllabus to ensure all the students learn things that are common to all the students. It is challenging as the ages of the students vary from one school to another. This week they are taught about Kargil Vijay Diwas
Kargil Vijay Diwas is celebrated annually to commemorate the day India brought the Kargil War to a successful conclusion and honour the War Heroes. On July 26, 1999, India declared its territory 'free of Pakistani presence'.
Kargil Vijay Diwas serves as a solemn reminder of the immense sacrifices made by our soldiers during the conflict. It is an occasion to remember their bravery and dedication to safeguarding the nation's sovereignty. The day also holds significance in highlighting the importance of national security and acknowledging the invaluable contributions of our armed forces in protecting the country.
The Kargil War was an armed conflict between India and Pakistan that took place for nearly three months from May to July 1999, in which the Indian Armed Forces won the war against Pakistan. Many brave young soldiers laid down their lives to defend their nation in the ferocious battle.
In 1999, a conflict arose when approximately 5,000 Pakistani troops and militants infiltrated Indian territory. This infiltration was believed to have been orchestrated by the then Pakistan Army chief, General Pervez Musharraf, without the knowledge of Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif. They occupied strategic positions in high-altitude areas along the Line of Control (LOC), which serves as the de facto border between India and Pakistan in the region.
This act was seen as a violation of the Shimla Agreement, signed in 1972 to maintain peace between the two countries. The intrusions aimed to cut off the crucial highway connecting Srinagar to Leh, posing a significant threat to India's security and access to Ladakh.
The Kargil War resulted in the tragic loss of more than 500 Indian soldiers, who sacrificed their lives in the line of duty. Each year, on Kargil Vijay Diwas, the nation comes together to honour and pay respect to these brave soldiers. This day is marked by various commemorative events held across the country, which include wreath-laying ceremonies, memorial services, parades, and cultural programs.
The war came to an official end on July 26, 1999, with the eviction of Pakistan Army troops from their occupied positions, thus marking it as Kargil Vijay Diwas. 527 soldiers from the Indian Armed Forces lost their lives during the war.
The President of India said, “Kargil Vijay Diwas is symbol of fearless determination & exceptional valour of our Armed Forces. I salute the soldiers who fought the enemy and laid down their life to defend Bharat Mata. The nation is forever grateful to them and their families.”
"India will always remember with pride, the outstanding leadership provided by Atal ji during Operation Vijay. He led from the front, supported our armed forces and clearly articulated India’s stand at the world stage," tweeted PM Narender Modi remembering the saga of grit and determination of the Indian army on the occasion of Kargil Vijay Diwas
During the war, the Indian Air Force played an instrumental role in providing aerial support, carrying out vital airstrikes to drive the enemy out of key locations. The campaign by the Indian Armed Forces to recapture the seized Kargil heights is known as "Operation Vijay".
A number of Indian soldiers earned awards for gallantry for showing extreme valour during the war. Four Param Vir Chakras and 11 Maha Vir Chakras were awarded. The Param Vir Chakras, the highest gallantry award, were given to Captain Vikram Batra (posthumously), Lieutenant Manoj Kumar Pandey (posthumously), Rifleman Sanjay Kumar and Grenadier Yogendra Singh Yadav.
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