A Cultural Tapestry Unfolds: Renowned Artists, Poets, and Scholars to Gather at Banaras Literature and Art Festival

Varanasi—also known as Kashi or Banaras—has long been a cradle of art, literature, and spiritual wisdom. (Photo: Pexels)

The occasion will also be graced by Harivansh Narayan Singh, Deputy Speaker of the Rajya Sabha.

Varanasi—also known as Kashi or Banaras—has long been a cradle of art, literature, and spiritual wisdom. The city has nurtured legendary figures, from Sant Kabir and Munshi Premchand to musical maestros like Ustad Bismillah Khan and Pandit Ravi Shankar, along with classical dance stalwarts such as Sitara Devi. This festival is a tribute to the city’s timeless cultural and literary legacy.

Now in its third edition, the festival aspires to be a dynamic cultural symposium, bringing together celebrated artists, poets, and intellectuals.

A major highlight of the event will be the recognition and felicitation of distinguished writers, with over 500 writers, publishers, and poets expected to participate.

The festival will also witness the presence of eminent personalities, including Nobel Laureate Kailash Satyarthi, author Amish Tripathi, film personality Ila Arun, veteran actor-director Amol Palekar, author Karan Madhok, folk singer Malini Awasthi, and storyteller Neelesh Misra, among others.