Raipur, January 18, 2026 : With the aim of presenting Chhattisgarh’s rich literary, cultural, and intellectual heritage on a strong national platform, the Raipur Literature Festival 2026 is being organized on a grand scale. This three-day literary festival will be held from 23 to 25 January 2026 at Purkhouti Muktangan, Nava Raipur Atal Nagar. The festival will serve as a vibrant bridge connecting Chhattisgarh’s cultural soul, folk traditions, and literary consciousness with the younger generation. Eminent writers, poets, storytellers, thinkers, artists, journalists, theatre practitioners, and literature enthusiasts from across the country will participate in the event.
A Confluence of Literature, Dialogue, and Culture
The core objective of Raipur Literature Festival 2026 is to preserve and promote Chhattisgarh’s literary and cultural legacy, provide it with a wider platform, and bring together writers, readers, and creators from different Indian languages into a shared dialogue. The festival will feature literary discussions, panel dialogues, deliberations on contemporary issues, poetry readings, storytelling sessions, book launches, cultural performances, and art showcases. Beyond encouraging literary engagement, the festival aims to offer new directions to social, cultural, and intellectual discourse.
Open Mic Sessions to Encourage Creative Expression
A special open mic session will be organized as part of the festival, offering a platform for citizens, youth, and emerging writers to showcase their talent. Participants will be able to express themselves through poetry, short stories, ideas, songs, dramatic excerpts, or other creative forms. This initiative seeks to promote literature, self-expression, and confidence, making it a meaningful opportunity for new voices.
Boosting Literary Interest Among Students and Youth
To spark interest in literature among school students and young people across Chhattisgarh, information about Raipur Literature Festival 2026 is being widely shared in schools, colleges, and universities. The festival is expected to play an important role in connecting the younger generation with literature, language, and cultural values.
Exposure to Books from Renowned Publishing Houses
The festival will also host book stalls by well-known and reputed publishing groups from across the country. Readers will have the opportunity to explore, understand, and purchase books across a wide range of subjects, languages, and genres. For book lovers, this will be a rich, knowledge-enhancing, and memorable experience.
How to Participate in Raipur Literature Festival 2026
Citizens, students, and literature enthusiasts interested in participating can register through the official website:
www.raipursahityautsav.org
Free Bus Service to the Festival Venue
Keeping public convenience in mind, free bus services will operate from various locations in Raipur city to Purkhouti Muktangan, Nava Raipur, on 23, 24, and 25 January 2026. The service will be completely free on all three days, enabling students, senior citizens, literature lovers, and the general public to attend the festival without any additional expense.
