India Will Be Strong Through Villages, Culture, and Literature: Padma Shri Shyam Sunder Paliwal
Chittorgarh Literature Festival–2026: Day 3 – A Grand Confluence of Thought, Dialogue, and Poetry
Chittorgarh: The third day of the Chittorgarh Literature Festival–2026, part of the 21st-century literary movement in Rajasthan, showcased a spectacular confluence of ideas, culture, journalism, cinema, and poetry. The day-long sessions witnessed participation from eminent writers, scholars, and artists from across India.
The inaugural session featured the esteemed presence of Padma Shri Shyam Sunder Paliwal, Shri Kailash Moondra, Chairman of Kallaji Vedic University, Dr. O.P. Yadav, Editor at Delhi Doordarshan, national award-winning poet Chinmay Bhatt, and Anil Saxena ‘Lalkar’, founder of the 21st-century Rajasthan literary movement.
In his address, Padma Shri Shyam Sunder Paliwal emphasized that strong traditions of villages, culture, and literature are essential for making India self-reliant, aware, and resilient. Speakers shared insightful views on Indian culture, education, the responsibilities of media, and the social role of literature.
In the book discussion session, Dr. Nayana Dalilwal conversed with Dr. Rakhi Singh, author of Sudhiyon Ke Jharokhe Se, exploring memories, emotions, and the role of women’s writing in contemporary society.
The Indian Culture, Literature, and Journalism session included Dr. O.P. Yadav (Delhi), Lokesh Kumar Singh ‘Sahil’ (Jaipur), Bhuvanesh Vyas (Chittorgarh), Kishan Ratanani (Kota), and Dr. Vidushi Ameta (Darbhanga), who emphasized that Indian journalism must remain rooted in cultural traditions while addressing contemporary challenges.
The ‘India 2047: Language, Culture, and Ideas’ session featured Dr. Arjun Chavhan (Kolhapur), Dr. Anandvardhan Shukla (Jaipur), Nishant Mishra (Jaipur), and Dr. Veena Joshi (Jaipur), who discussed India’s cultural roadmap, the role of language, and intellectual self-reliance in the coming decades.
Writing and creative workshops saw Dr. Govind Gupta, Shiv Mridul, Dr. Ramesh Mayank, Dr. Vidushi, and Dr. Manisha Dadheech guiding emerging writers on the nuances of writing, craft, and practical aspects of topic selection.
In the Cinema, TV, and OTT Content: Law, Ethics, and Audience Rights session, Dr. Anandvardhan Shukla, filmmaker Chinmay Bhatt, actor Brajesh Kumar Mishra, and Neelam Prajapati discussed the balance between creative freedom, social responsibility, and audience rights.
The day concluded with a national poetry recital that continued late into the night, featuring poets from across India. The session was chaired by Lokesh Kumar Singh ‘Sahil’ (Jaipur), with chief guest Arjun Ganpati Chavhan (Kolhapur), and distinguished guests Alok ‘Aviral’ (Noida) and Pramod Ramawat.
Prominent poets who performed included Abdul Jabbar (Chittorgarh), Chetan Anand (Ghaziabad), Dr. Sarangdev ‘Aseem’ (Bijnor), Dr. Shakuntala Sarupparia (Udaipur), Dr. Rakhi Singh (Baroda), Dr. Nayana Dalilwal (Ahmedabad), Govind Gupta (Lakhimpur-Kheri), Nishant Mishra (Jaipur), Prashant Mishra (Lakhimpur-Kheri), Kishan Ratanani (Kota), Dinesh Deewana (Bhilwara), Veena Joshi (Jaipur), Dr. Avdhesh Johri (Bhilwara), Vandana Yogi (Neemuch), Aarti Sharma (Udaipur), along with Ramesh Mayank, Shiv Mridul, Amrit Vani, Pandit Nand Kishore Nirjhar, Abdul Sattar, Sunil Batu, and Munnalal Dakot, who mesmerized the audience with their performances.
The third day concluded with messages of national unity, cultural awareness, and literary commitment. All sessions were coordinated by Shanti Saxena, and guests were welcomed by Shashwat Saxena.
On Chittorgarh’s historic land, this three-day festival emerged as a powerful platform for dialogue, culture, and literary exchange.
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