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Odisha Literary Festival Opens Today, Celebrating the Power of Words
✍️ The New Indian Express
🗓 05 Sep 2026, 09:03 AM
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The Odisha Literary Festival commenced today, aiming to revive the significance of literature and dialogue across the state.
Bhubaneswar witnessed the inauguration of the Odisha Literary Festival on Thursday, marking the start of a week-long series of talks, workshops and book launches. Organisers highlighted the event’s goal of reclaiming the "power of the word" by bringing together writers, scholars and readers from across India.
The festival’s agenda includes panel discussions on contemporary Indian literature, sessions on regional language preservation, and interactive workshops for students. Notable participants are expected to share insights on the evolving role of storytelling in a digital age.
Authorities from the Department of Culture and local literary bodies have pledged support, emphasizing the festival’s contribution to Odisha’s cultural landscape and its potential to boost tourism during the event.
Attendees will also have the opportunity to explore a curated exhibition of rare manuscripts and newly released titles by emerging authors. The organizers anticipate strong public turnout and media coverage, underscoring the growing appetite for literary engagement in the region.
The festival will run through the weekend, concluding with a closing ceremony that will feature a poetry recital and the announcement of upcoming literary initiatives for the next year.
The festival’s agenda includes panel discussions on contemporary Indian literature, sessions on regional language preservation, and interactive workshops for students. Notable participants are expected to share insights on the evolving role of storytelling in a digital age.
Authorities from the Department of Culture and local literary bodies have pledged support, emphasizing the festival’s contribution to Odisha’s cultural landscape and its potential to boost tourism during the event.
Attendees will also have the opportunity to explore a curated exhibition of rare manuscripts and newly released titles by emerging authors. The organizers anticipate strong public turnout and media coverage, underscoring the growing appetite for literary engagement in the region.
The festival will run through the weekend, concluding with a closing ceremony that will feature a poetry recital and the announcement of upcoming literary initiatives for the next year.