Jaipur Literature Festival 2026 to Begin Jan 15, Brings Global Writers Together in World’s Largest Free Literary Gathering

The Jaipur Literature Festival (JLF) 2026, often called the world’s largest literary gathering, is set to take place from January 15 to 19 at Hotel Clarks Amer in Jaipur. Now in its 19th edition, the festival will bring together more than 500 speakers and host over 300 sessions that span literature, history, politics, science, technology, art, climate action, poetry and global issues.

Organised annually by Teamwork Arts and the Jaipur Virasat Foundation, the festival’s programme will be spread across iconic venues such as Front Lawn, Charbagh, Surya Mahal, Durbar Hall and Baithak. Speakers include internationally acclaimed writers, thinkers and cultural figures, making this year’s edition one of the most comprehensive and diverse in recent memory.

The event continues JLF’s tradition of inclusive dialogue and cultural exchange, inviting audiences to engage directly with voices from around the world. Sessions will explore contemporary issues alongside literary art, offering attendees a dynamic and immersive intellectual experience.

Unique Importance:
• Global Reach: With speakers from India and abroad, JLF has become a major platform for international literary and cultural discourse.
• Diverse Themes: The festival goes beyond books to include debates on science, politics, climate and social change, making it relevant to a wide audience
• Open Engagement: Traditionally free or affordable to attend for most sessions, JLF fosters democratic access to ideas and creativity.
• Cultural Integration: By blending literary discussions with music, performance and art, the festival celebrates India’s cultural diversity and global narratives in one space.

Organisers and fans alike say JLF is more than a festival — it’s a confluence of ideas and conversations that transcends boundaries and connects readers, writers, thinkers and creators from across the globe.

 

Ramayan Mela Delhi-2026: A Grand Cultural and Spiritual Festival in India’s Capital

The much-anticipated Ramayan Mela Delhi-2026 is set to open on January 14, 2026, at Pocket-52, DDA Park in C.R. Park, New Delhi. Organized by the Sri Vishwakarma International Foundation Trust and managed by its Cultural Management Committee, the week-long festival will run until January 20, welcoming visitors daily from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM. 

The Mela aims to celebrate India’s timeless epic, the Ramayana, by bringing its spiritual and cultural values to life through a rich blend of performances, exhibitions, workshops, and immersive experiences. It is designed for enthusiasts of all ages — from families and students to scholars and cultural tourists.

A major highlight includes daily Ramleela enactments featuring professional troupes from across India, dramatizing key chapters of Lord Rama’s journey from Ayodhya to Lanka. A specially curated Ramayan Theme Exhibition will display paintings, manuscripts, sculptures, and modern digital art inspired by the epic.

The festival also offers a variety of cultural performances, including folk dances like Lavani and Kathakali, classical music evenings focused on devotional compositions, and storytelling sessions by renowned Kathavachaks who will share philosophical insights from the Ramayana in Hindi, Sanskrit, and regional languages.

In addition to performance art, the mela features workshops on Sanskrit chanting, puppetry storytelling, and traditional costume and weaponry of Ramayana characters, alongside a Spiritual Practices and Wellness Zone that includes morning meditation and Ayurveda exhibitions.

Visitors will also enjoy the Ramayana Bazaar — a marketplace of over 100 stalls showcasing traditional handicrafts, organic products, books, and regional delicacies — as well as a spectacular Ramayan Tableau Parade and an eco-friendly Lankadahan and Ravan Dahan ceremony on the final day.

With free entry for all, the Ramayan Mela 2026 promises to be a vibrant celebration of India’s heritage, culture, and spiritual legacy, inviting citizens and tourists alike to immerse themselves in one of the world’s oldest and most cherished narratives.