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Chandigarh, The 12th edition of Chandigarh Lit Fest ‘Literati 2024’ concluded on Sunday with the promise of transforming the ‘City Beautiful’ into a hub of ‘Literary Tourism’.
Set against the serene backdrop of Sukhna Lake, the Mahotsav organized by the Chandigarh Literary Society saw many renowned writers and speakers participate in 18 diverse literary sessions held over two days.
Expressing her gratitude towards the participants, Festival Director and CLS Chairperson Sumita Mishra said, “For CLF Literati 2025, we promise to return with an even more vibrant and electrifying lineup, ensuring that the 13th edition is a day of creativity And together we will make the City Beautiful a center of literary tourism.”
The concluding day began with a tribute to poet Surjit Patar in a session titled ‘In Memoriam: Lafza Di Dargah’, in which poet Amy Singh and Punjabi writer Jassi Sangha shared how Patar’s simple yet profound poems capture the essence of the human experience .
He also narrated an example when Patar had attended a poetry conference in South Africa. There was a fear that no one would come to hear him due to heavy rain, yet a large number of listeners gathered and appreciated his poetry.
In another session titled ‘History as Storytelling: Reviving the Lost Chapters’, author Ira Mukhoti shared insights from her book ‘The Lion and the Lily’, which chronicles the 18th-century history of Awadh, one of the richest regions in the country. Explores the turbulent rise that developed under Sadat. Khan and his successors despite Mughal rule.
Later, senior bureaucrat and author Vijay Vardhan discussed his book ‘Kurukshetra: Timeless Sanctity’, which explores Kurukshetra as a symbol of spirituality and mysticism.
In another session titled ‘Literary Dialogue: Fiction and Imagination’, Rashtriya Sahitya Akademi President Madhav Kaushik discussed the interrelationship between imagination and reality with poet Jitendra Srivastava and moderator Shaida.
After the session, the books ‘Reflections of Ramsevak’ by Anirudh Tiwari, ‘Geisha in the Gota Patti’ by Chetna Keer and ‘Udgaan’ by Sarika Dhoopar were released.
‘AI and creativity: friend or foe?’ During a session on the topic, columnist and publisher Affan Yesavi emphasized that AI lacks true creativity and emotional intelligence, which require human struggle and effort.
In a session titled ‘The Power of Narrative Theater and Beyond’ on stagecraft, Padma Shri awardee Neelam Mansingh Chaudhary described the transformative essence of theater and its deep impact on the human soul.
“Be it painting, literature and cinema – art forms have the power to take the human imagination to its peak. Theatre, in particular, stands out for its immediacy and intimacy, drawing the audience into a shared space where The stories come alive and resonate deeply on an emotional and intellectual level.”
Theater director, actor and filmmaker MK Raina said that theater is a form of storytelling that connects one to the community, providing space for the audience to engage, engage and reflect, allowing them to interpret from their own perspective and Allowed to think.
India’s rich cultural tapestry was discussed in a session titled ‘Exploring India’s Civilizational Wealth: Language, Spirituality and Heritage’ by Sankrant Sanu, author and founder-CEO of publishing house Garuda Prakashan, and author and senior IAS officer Anirudh Tiwari.
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