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Raipur Sahitya Utsav 2026 Begins
The Raipur Sahitya Utsav 2026, a big literary festival, started on Friday in Chhattisgarh.
Many important people, like the Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha and the Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh, were there.
They released new books and talked about the importance of literature.
The festival has many events, like book readings and poetry sessions, and it will go on for three days.
People can enjoy different sessions and meet famous writers.
The festival is a big celebration of Indian literature and culture.
The Raipur Sahitya Utsav 2026 began on Friday at Purkhouti Muktangan in Nava Raipur, Atal Nagar.
The inaugural event was graced by Harivansh Narayan Singh, Vishnu Deo Sai, Arun Saw, Dr. Kumud Sharma, and Manoj Joshi.
Several books were released, including a publication celebrating 25 years of Chhattisgarh and a coffee table book on the state’s literary heritage.
The festival features over 120 writers and 42 sessions over three days, focusing on contemporary social, cultural, and political issues.
Notable events include poetry recitations, sessions for school students, and performances by Bollywood actor Manoj Joshi.
- Who
- Literary enthusiasts, Harivansh Narayan Singh, Vishnu Deo Sai, Arun Saw, Dr. Kumud Sharma, Manoj Joshi
- What
- Inauguration of Raipur Sahitya Utsav 2026
- Where
- Purkhouti Muktangan, Nava Raipur, Atal Nagar
- When
- January 22
- Why
- To celebrate and promote Indian literature and culture
Indian Heritage and Culture
Modern Literary Trends
Literary Traditions
Indian Heritage and Culture
Emphasizes the importance of preserving and celebrating India's rich literary heritage and historical figures.
Modern Literary Trends
Focuses on contemporary social, cultural, and political issues in literature.
Key facts
- Event
- Raipur Sahitya Utsav 2026
- Location
- Purkhouti Muktangan, Nava Raipur, Atal Nagar
- Duration
- Three days
- Chief Guest
- Harivansh Narayan Singh
- Chief Minister
- Vishnu Deo Sai
- Deputy Chief Minister
- Arun Saw
- Notable Attendees
- Manoj Joshi, Dr. Kumud Sharma
- Books Released
- Celebrating 25 years of Chhattisgarh, coffee table book on literary heritage, works by J. Nandakumar and Rajeev Ranjan Prasad
Quotes
Harivansh Narayan Singh
Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman
“This sense of inferiority will only end when events like the Raipur Sahitya Utsav are organized in every district and every state of the country.”
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