CNN Central News & Network–ITDC India Epress/ITDC News Bhopal: The Vanmali Srijanpeeth is organizing a three-day event titled “Vanmali Katha Samay and National Vishnu Khare Poetry Award Ceremony,” dedicated to art, literature, and culture. This grand event will take place from February 19 to 21, 2025, at the campuses of Rabindranath Tagore University and Scope Global Skills University. During this occasion, esteemed writers will be honored in four categories.
Announcement of National Poetry Awards
In memory of Vishnu Khare, the following writers will be honored under the National Poetry Awards:
Vishnu Khare Criticism Award: Nandkishore Acharya (Bikaner)
Vishnu Khare Translation Award: A. Aravindakshan (Kerala)
Vishnu Khare Poetry Award: Leeladhar Mandloi (New Delhi)
Vishnu Khare Young Poetry Award: Parvati Tirkey (Jharkhand)
Event Highlights
February 19:
“Contemporary Literary Journalism Landscape and Vanmali Katha” discussion.
“Hindi Writers in Malayalam” panel discussion.
Dramatic presentation of Santosh Chaubey’s story “Lekhak Banane Wale” by students of Tagore National School of Drama.
Release of significant books, including “Vanmali Ki Kahaniyon Se Guzarte Hue” by Lata Agrawal, “Vanmali – Ek Kriti Vyaktitva,” and “Hindi Ke Aparajey Kavi Vishnu Khare.”
Honoring winners of the Vanmali Katha competition.
February 20:
Symposium on “The Future of Storytelling in the Context of Artificial Intelligence.”
National Vishnu Khare Award Ceremony, honoring the selected writers.
Launch of the “Vishwarang International Hindi Olympiad–2025” poster.
Dramatic presentation titled “…Aur Naaz Main Kis Par Karoon,” based on Vishnu Khare’s poems.
Introduction of Honored Writers
Leeladhar Mandloi: His poems vividly depict the dialect and life of Chhattisgarh. He has been honored with prestigious awards such as the Pushkin Award, Nagarjun Award, and Raza Award.
Nandkishore Acharya: A renowned critic, he has authored 12 poetry collections, 8 plays, 7 critical works, and 12 socio-philosophical books. He has received honors like the Meera Award, Bihari Award, and Sangeet Natak Akademi Award.
- Aravindakshan: Former Vice-Chancellor of Mahatma Gandhi International University, Wardha, he is a distinguished translator and writer who has translated significant works between Hindi and Malayalam.
Parvati Tirkey: A young poetess known for her works related to tribal life, culture, and folklore. Her notable work is “Phir Ugna.”
Contribution of Vanmali Srijanpeeth
Established in memory of the late Jagannath Prasad Chaubey ‘Vanmali,’ Vanmali Srijanpeeth is actively promoting literature and culture. The Vanmali Katha Samman has previously been awarded to esteemed writers like Mamta Kalia, Chitra Mudgal, Uday Prakash, Akhilesh, Priyamvad, and Geetanjali Shree. This year, the National Poetry Award has also been instituted.
This event aims not only to preserve literary heritage but also to provide a platform to inspire young writers. Many senior litterateurs from Bhopal and Madhya Pradesh will participate in this program.
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