Chhanda Sanjh

About Program

At Saugaat Montessori School, we believe in nurturing not just academic excellence but also cultural pride and literary appreciation. One of our most meaningful annual events is “Chhanda Sanjh”, organized on the occasion of Bhanu Jayanti to pay tribute to Aadikavi Bhanu Bhakta Acharya — the pioneer of Nepali poetry.

This special celebration is designed to help children explore and appreciate the beauty of Nepali poetry, especially the traditional chhanda (metrical verses), while also preserving our linguistic and cultural roots.

Objectives of Chhanda Sanjh

To introduce students to Nepali poetic forms, especially classical chhanda
To honor the legacy of Aadikavi Bhanu Bhakta Acharya
To promote Nepali language, literature, and national pride
To develop students’ poetic expression, public speaking, and cultural awareness
To foster intergenerational appreciation of literature through family and community participation

Event Highlights & Activities

Chhanda Sanjh is a vibrant and interactive literary event that features:

Student Performances

Group Chhanda Presentation – Students recite chhanda in synchronized rhythm and harmony, showcasing unity and tradition.
Individual Chhanda Recitation – Children perform solo poems, demonstrating confidence, clarity, and creative expression.
Poetry-Based Roleplays and Drama – Students present short plays inspired by poems or poet lives, adding storytelling and movement to literature.

Parent Involvement

Parent Chhanda Recitation – Interested parents are invited to share traditional or self-written chhanda.
Family Performances – Parents and children may collaborate on performances, roleplays, or dramatized poetry.

Teacher Contributions

Teachers also participate with their own recitation, dramatization, or musical interpretation of poems, modeling poetic expression and celebrating shared cultural heritage.

Cultural and Educational Value

Cultural Value	Educational Benefit
Preserves Nepali language and tradition	Enhances language fluency and rhythm
Celebrates national literary icons	Builds public speaking and presentation skills
Fosters respect for heritage	Encourages creative thinking and expression
Connects generations through poetry	Strengthens memory, focus, and pronunciation

Why We Celebrate Bhanu Jayanti at School

Bhanu Bhakta Acharya’s work opened a path for the common people to access literature in their own language. His poetry reflected values, devotion, and simplicity, which still resonate today. Through Chhanda Sanjh, students:

Learn about the roots of Nepali literature
Understand the structure, flow, and discipline of traditional poetry
Discover the joy of poetic performance, collaboration, and creation

Our Vision

At Saugaat Montessori School, literature lives beyond books. Through Chhanda Sanjh, we pass on a poetic legacy — full of wisdom, rhythm, and cultural pride.
It is more than a celebration. It is a gift from the past to the future — where every child, parent, and teacher becomes a voice of heritage, harmony, and heart.