- A three-day event will be held from January 23 to 25 at Purkhauti Muktangan in Nava Raipur
- Literary dialogues, book releases, brainstorming sessions, cultural presentations and art exhibitions will be organised during the festival
The “Raipur Sahitya Utsav-2026” is being organized on January 23, 24, and 25 to revitalize Chhattisgarh’s literary and cultural heritage and to bring together writers, thinkers, artists, and readers from across the country. The central theme of this three-day festival is “From the Beginning to the End,” highlighting the continuity and evolution of India’s literary tradition. For these three days, the confluence of literature, color, and art will flow uninterrupted in Naya Raipur.
- Nava Raipur will become the center of literature
This prestigious event will be held at Purkhauti Muktangan in Atal Nagar, Nava Raipur, where Chhattisgarh’s rich cultural traditions and contemporary literary expressions will be beautifully combined. This festival is considered an important step towards establishing a new identity for Chhattisgarh on the national literary map.
- Grand opening ceremony to mark a grand start
The Raipur Literature Festival will kick off with a grand opening ceremony on January 23rd. Chhattisgarh government ministers, eminent literary figures, and prominent cultural figures will be present, giving the event a solemn start. This ceremony will set the tone and direction for the entire event.
- Writers and thinkers from across the country will participate.
Renowned literary figures, poets, writers, journalists, thinkers, and young creatives from across the country will share the stage at the Raipur Literature Festival 2026. Literary dialogues, book releases, brainstorming sessions, cultural presentations, and art exhibits will be held during the event.
- Great enthusiasm is visible among the youth
The unique feature of this literary festival is that it provides a powerful platform for a new generation of writers and poets to showcase their work. Special youth-focused sessions are being organized to connect the younger generation with literature. Youth participation is being encouraged through social media, and the impact is already visible. More than 4,000 registrations have been received so far, and the registration process continues.
- Direct interaction between authors and readers at the book fair
The Literary Festival will feature a grand book fair showcasing and selling books from local and national publishers, with participation from renowned publishing houses. Readers will be able to directly interact with new and popular books. New books will also be released during the festival. This will foster a direct dialogue between authors and readers, giving a new direction to literary discourse.
- Cultural presentations will introduce you to folk culture
Folk dances, folk songs, and Chhattisgarhi cultural programs will introduce audiences to the state’s vibrant folk culture. These performances will showcase color, music, and folk traditions.
- Dialogue sessions will be organized
During the literary festival, open dialogue sessions will be organised with journalists, thinkers and social activists, in which contemporary issues and literary topics will be discussed.
- You will be able to enjoy the poetry conference
A Kavi Sammelan will be organised in the presence of renowned poets, in which their powerful and popular works will fill the audience with literary joy.
- The book fair will be attended by renowned publishers of the country
A book fair is also being organised in the literary festival, in which the country’s prestigious publishing houses will provide tasteful literature to the readers through books of various dimensions published by them.