Bhubaneswar, the capital of Odisha, also known as the ‘Temple City of India’, is all set to welcome the captivating tales of ‘Legends of Ancient Bharat and Beyond: An Experience inspiring experience in the 21st century.” The 10th edition of the Kalinga Literary Festival (KLF), weaving a diverse tapestry of literary forms and encompassing poetry, politics, art and athletics, will be held at Swosti Premium from February 9-11.
The main theme of the festival, ‘Legends of Ancient Bharat and Beyond’, will resonate to the collective rhythm of over 300 esteemed speakers, including poets, musicians, artists and performers. By respectfully celebrating our shared heritage, the festival aspires to rekindle the flame of inspiration drawn from the wisdom of our ancestors, demonstrating its deep relevance in the contemporary world.
At KLF, each thread of conversation is intricately woven into the dynamic fabric of India’s rich history, celebrating not only the diversity of our cultural expressions, but also recognizing the unifying force of our stories. The festival, with sessions ranging from discussions on democracy to digital revolutions, and from cultural nationalism to climate justice, promises to be a dynamic kaleidoscope of thought-provoking dialogue.
Distinguished personalities present
Over three transformative days, the Kalinga Literary Festival will craft a narrative celebrating the nuanced relationships between literature and freedom, the ethos of a republic, the kaleidoscope of cultural diversity and the foundations of social equity. Discussions will traverse the foundations of democracy, the resonances of cultural nationalism and the vibrant voices of millennials. Deliberations in Indian languages, explorations of the publishing industry and reflections on mythology will be complemented by dialogues on media influence, market dynamics and representation. children, women and transgender people in literature. The festival will look at citizen engagement, the impact of cinema, the vitality of sport, the importance of ethics, the face of discrimination, the stories of revolutions and the paths towards the consolidation of peace, conflict resolution and harmony.
Prominent literary personalities including Amish Tripathi, Sitakanta Mohapatra, Sandeep Bamzai, Uday Prakash, Arundhathi Subramaniam, KR Meera, Yatindra Mishra, Hindol Sengupta, Milee Ashwarya, Yatish Kumar, Yashpal Sharma, Maria Goretti, Koral Dashgupta, Nila Madhab Panda, Sudarshan Pattnaik , Rajya Sabha MP Sujeet Kumar, Laksmi Murdeshwar Puri, Hindol Sengupta, Pratibha Satpathy, Devdas Chhotray, Dr. D .P. Nagaraj, Pratap Somvanshi, Bishow Parajuli, Buddhisagar, Abhishek Anicca, Kashik Gupta, Chandan Gowda, Swati Chopra, Dr. Manjula Pooja Shroff, Subodh Chandra Acharya, Ranjana Niraula, Sanjeev Paliwal, Yashpal Sharma, Satya Vyas, Anuj Lugun, Haldhar Nag, Ashwani Kumar, Yatindra Mishra, Priya Kapoor, Arunava Sinha, Rahul Soni, Adyasha Das, Subhasis Mishra, Durga Prasad Panda, Professor Himansu S. Mohapatra, Professor Jatindra Kumar Nayak, Prabhat Ranjan, Dwarika Prasad Uniyal, Devika Rege, Mani Rao, Radhika Iyengar , Prof Piyush Roy, Gargi Rawat, GJV Prasad, Vihag Vaibhav and over 250 others will grace the festival. Their diverse perspectives and ideas will resonate around the world, including Nepal, Sri Lanka, Japan and beyond. Additionally, the festival will be a melting pot of new thoughts, with more than 30 new literary works and scientific monographs unveiled to the world.
