The Koshala Literature Festival is a vibrant literary initiative organised by the Perspective Cultural Foundation, a registered society under the Societies Registration Act of 1860. The primary goal of the festival is to foster and promote literature, art, and culture, with a special focus on uplifting local talent, particularly women, children, and youth, in the fields of writing, performing arts, poetry, and storytelling. The festival's emphasis is on showcasing and celebrating the richness of culture in the state of Uttar Pradesh.
Over the years, the festival has attracted an impressive array of renowned authors, artists, and public intellectuals, making it a significant platform for dialogue and cultural exchange. Some of the distinguished speakers who have graced the festival in its past editions include: Pushpesh Pant, Devdutt Pattanaik, Ashwin Sanghi, Anand Neelakantan, Saurabh Dwivedi, John Zubrycki, Shobhaa De, Gurcharan Das, Malini Awasthi, Muzaffar Ali, Tigmanshu Dhulia, Arif Mohammad Khan, Manish Tewari, Vikram Sampath, Farhat Ehsas, Abhishek Shukla, and Himanshu Bajpai.
This rich lineup of speakers reflects the festival's commitment to intellectual diversity and cultural enrichment, making it a hub for discourse on literature, heritage, and contemporary issues. The Koshala Litfest is not just a celebration of the arts but also a platform for nurturing local talent, encouraging creative expression, and promoting cultural dialogue across generations and communities.
Event Venue
U P SANGEET NATAK AKADEMI, VX4F+7CP, Lohia Path, Vipin Khand, Gomti Nagar, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh 226010, India
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