Archive · 11 Jan 2026
Mangaluru Lit Fest Discusses Language, Ecology, and History
The Mangaluru Lit Fest is a big event where smart people talk about important things.
This year, they talked about how we should care more about languages and not just read summaries of books.
They said that books and art teach us important values and emotions.
They also talked about how rivers like the Netravathi and the Nile are important and how we need to take care of them because plastic pollution is hurting the ocean.
Another talk was about the history of places like Kashi and Mathura and how they are very old and important.
The festival is all about connecting books and stories to real life and big challenges we face today.
The eighth edition of the Mangaluru Lit Fest opened with discussions on language, environmental responsibility, and civilisational memory.
Shatavadhani R. Ganesh criticized universities for neglecting language and reducing literature to summaries, emphasizing the importance of deep engagement with texts.
Dr. Raghu Murthugudde warned about the rapid rise of marine pollution due to microplastics, stressing the need for urgent regulation.
Historian Dr. Meenakshi Jain discussed the historical significance of Kashi and Mathura, citing archaeological evidence and colonial-era inquiries.
The festival featured notable figures like Ravi S., Dr. Meenakshi Jain, and Brijesh Chowta, with sessions moderated by experts in their fields.
- Who
- Scholars, writers, public intellectuals, and notable figures like Shatavadhani R. Ganesh, Ravi S., Dr. Meenakshi Jain, and Brijesh Chowta.
- What
- The eighth edition of the Mangaluru Lit Fest, featuring discussions on language, environmental responsibility, and civilisational memory.
- When
- The event opened on Saturday.
- Where
- Mangaluru.
- Why
- To examine questions of language, environmental responsibility, and civilisational memory through literature and discussions.
- Event
- Mangaluru Lit Fest
- Edition
- 8th
- Inaugurated by
- Shatavadhani R. Ganesh
- Keynote Speaker
- Ravi S.
- Notable Attendees
- Dr. Meenakshi Jain, Brijesh Chowta
- Key Themes
- Language, Environmental Responsibility, Civilisational Memory
- Session on Rivers
- Netravathi–Nile: Local Rivers, Global Stakes
- Historical Session
- Controversies Surrounding Temple Sites in Kashi and Mathura