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Literary Festival Kicks Off in Indore as Bhagavata Katha Concludes
✍️ Amar Ujala · Indore
🗓 29 Oct 2026, 08:03 AM
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The Indore Literary Festival began on Thursday, coinciding with the concluding session of the Bhagavata Katha series. Cultural events are also underway at the Dussehra Maidan, including a Vande Mataram exhibition.
Indore’s cultural calendar turned vibrant on Thursday as the city inaugurated its annual Literary Festival. Organized by local literary societies, the three‑day event aims to showcase contemporary writers, host panel discussions, and promote reading among youth.
The festival’s opening coincided with the final session of the Bhagavata Katha, a devotional storytelling series that has drawn large crowds over the past weeks. Organisers said the simultaneous timing underscores the city’s blend of literary and religious traditions.
Meanwhile, the expansive Dussehra Maidan continues to host a Vande Mataram exhibition, featuring patriotic artworks and historical memorabilia. The exhibition, set up by the municipal corporation, is expected to remain open throughout the festival period, offering visitors a broader cultural experience.
Authorities have deployed additional security and traffic management teams to ensure smooth movement of attendees across the venues. The festival is slated to run until Saturday, with a schedule that includes poetry readings, book launches, and workshops for aspiring writers.
The festival’s opening coincided with the final session of the Bhagavata Katha, a devotional storytelling series that has drawn large crowds over the past weeks. Organisers said the simultaneous timing underscores the city’s blend of literary and religious traditions.
Meanwhile, the expansive Dussehra Maidan continues to host a Vande Mataram exhibition, featuring patriotic artworks and historical memorabilia. The exhibition, set up by the municipal corporation, is expected to remain open throughout the festival period, offering visitors a broader cultural experience.
Authorities have deployed additional security and traffic management teams to ensure smooth movement of attendees across the venues. The festival is slated to run until Saturday, with a schedule that includes poetry readings, book launches, and workshops for aspiring writers.