Poetry Finds Its Pulse at Chitkara University on World Poetry Day Celebration

Chitkara University observed World Poetry Day with a stirring celebration of language, emotion, and expression through काव्य रंगमंच, a literary gathering that transcended performance to become a shared experience. Organised by the Office of Student Affairs, the event brought together voices from across the campus and beyond, creating a space where poetry was not judged, but deeply felt.

The event was preceded by a preliminary round that served as a quiet yet powerful filter, allowing voices that carried depth, nuance, and sincerity to rise. These were not performers, but poets—individuals who shaped language not for applause but for connection. On the main day, as the auditorium filled with anticipation, there was a silence that spoke louder than any opening line. It was not the silence of waiting—it was reverence, an atmosphere prepared to receive what only poetry can offer.

Each poet stepped forward not with a script, but with a truth. Their words—raw, melodic, aching, and fierce—cut through the air and found their place in the hearts of those listening. There were no rigid themes, no structured applause cues. Instead, the verses flowed freely, echoing themes of longing, resilience, identity, and hope. The audience, diverse yet united in intent, responded not with noise but with stillness, allowing every syllable to linger.

Adding depth to the evening was the presence of celebrated poet Nishant Dheer. As he took the stage, his poetry required no introduction. It settled like mist—gentle, haunting, unforgettable. More than a guest, he became a part of the poetic current that carried the evening forward.

While winners were felicitated for their outstanding contributions, the real victory was collective—the rediscovery of poetry’s quiet power to connect, heal, and awaken. As the evening drew to a close, the applause was not for individuals, but for poetry itself—for the way it softens silences, bridges distances, and leaves behind more than just words.

At Chitkara University, World Poetry Day was not a date marked on a calendar, but a moment carved into collective memory. It reaffirmed that poetry, in all its forms, remains timeless—alive in the pauses, the breaths, and the hearts of those willing to listen.