Archive · 31 Jan 2026
Tathagat Sahitya Samman 2026 Honors Kerala and Arunachal Writers
Two amazing writers, A Aravindakshan from Kerala and Jamuna Beeni from Arunachal Pradesh, won a special award called the Tathagat Sahitya Samman.
The award ceremony happened in New Delhi and celebrated their great books.
A Aravindakshan's book is about feelings and emotions, while Jamuna Beeni's book talks about the lives and stories of tribal people.
The event also had a beautiful dance performance and speeches from important writers.
The award is given by a group called Tathagat Trust, which wants to bring together different cultures and languages in India.
A Aravindakshan and Jamuna Beeni received the Tathagat Sahitya Samman 2026 for their literary contributions.
The ceremony was held at the Sahitya Akademi auditorium in New Delhi.
Dr NP Singh highlighted the Trust's mission to promote literary and educational initiatives and bridge cultural and linguistic dialogues.
Aravindakshan's work 'Dhadkanon Ke Andar Jaakar' explores human emotions and inner life.
Jamuna Beeni's 'Jab Adivasi Gaata Hai' gives voice to tribal consciousness and stories of identity and resilience.
- Who
- A Aravindakshan (Kerala) and Jamuna Beeni (Arunachal Pradesh)
- What
- Tathagat Sahitya Samman 2026 award ceremony
- When
- Not specified
- Where
- Sahitya Akademi auditorium, New Delhi
- Why
- To honor literary excellence and promote cultural and linguistic dialogue
- Award
- Tathagat Sahitya Samman 2026
- Recipients
- A Aravindakshan (Kerala), Jamuna Beeni (Arunachal Pradesh)
- Location
- Sahitya Akademi auditorium, New Delhi
- Trust
- Tathagat Trust
- Inspiration
- Ramdarash Mishra
- Aravindakshan's Work
- Dhadkanon Ke Andar Jaakar
- Beeni's Work
- Jab Adivasi Gaata Hai
