NCERT Class 3 The World Around Us Our Wondrous World (Sanskrit): Chapter 2 — मेलां प्रति गमनम्
This chapter, 'मेलां प्रति गमनम्' (Going to the Fair) from NCERT's 'Our Wondrous World' for Class 3 Sanskrit, describes preparations for a fair. Neeta and Radha are excited to go to the fair, which is happening in their town. Since it's a bit far, they plan to travel by bus. Their grandmother initially hesitates due to leg pain but agrees to join when Neeta and Radha request her. Neeta's father mentions that many people, including neighbors and relatives like Mohan Chacha and his family, are also coming by train. He assures his grandmother that they will take care of her. The chapter highlights the excitement and planning involved in attending a fair, emphasizing community participation and familial support. It helps students understand basic Sanskrit vocabulary related to travel, family, and events, fostering an appreciation for cultural activities.
Quick info
| Board | CBSE / NCERT |
|---|---|
| Class | Class 3 |
| Subject | The World Around Us |
| Book | Our Wondrous World (Sanskrit) |
| Chapter | Chapter 2 — मेलां प्रति गमनम् |
| Language | Sanskrit |
| PDF type | NCERT Textbook |
| Session | CBSE 2026 |
| Reading time | 1 minute |
| Word count | 133 |
Learning outcomes
- Understand vocabulary related to fairs and travel.
- Identify family members and community members.
- Describe preparations for an event.
- Learn about different modes of transport.
- Appreciate the excitement of attending a fair.
Vocabulary
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| मेला | Fair |
| गमनम् | Going |
| प्रस्तुतिः | Preparation |
| सज्जीभवतः | Becoming ready |
| उत्साहः | Enthusiasm |
| दूरम् | Far |
| बस-यानं | Bus |
| पितामही | Grandmother |
| व्यस्ता | Busy |
| अनुरोधम् | Request |
| पादयोः | Feet |
| व्यथा | Pain |
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Practice questions
- मेलायाः कृते कः उत्साहः आसीत्? Answer: नीतायाः च राधायाः च मेलां गन्तुं उत्साहः आसीत्।
- मेलां गन्तुं नीता च राधा च किं नेयम् अस्ति? Answer: मेलां गन्तुं नीता च राधा च बस-यानं नेयम् अस्ति।
- पितामह्याः पादयोः किं आसीत्? Answer: पितामह्याः पादयोः व्यथा आसीत्।
- नीतायाः पिता केन आगच्छन्ति इति अवदत्? Answer: नीतायाः पिता अवदत् यत् बहवः जनाः रेलयानेन आगच्छन्ति।
Frequently asked questions
What is the chapter 'मेलां प्रति गमनम्' about?
The chapter is about the preparations and excitement of going to a fair (मेला).
Who are the main characters preparing for the fair?
Neeta and Radha are the main characters preparing for the fair.
How do they plan to travel to the fair?
They plan to travel by bus as the fair is a bit far from their home.
Why did the grandmother hesitate to go?
The grandmother hesitated because she had pain in her legs.
Who else is going to the fair?
Neighbors, Sneha, Rohit, Mohan Chacha and his family are also going to the fair.
What mode of transport are other people using?
Other people are coming by train.
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NCERT Class 3 The World Around Us — Our Wondrous World (Sanskrit) — Chapter 2 — मेलां प्रति गमनम्. Verified by NCERT Help Editorial Team. Reviewed on 29 Jul 2026. Last updated 10 Aug 2026.