IIT Kanpur to host 4th Gaatha Mahotsav on 23 July, 2023

Kanpur : The Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IITK), under the joint aegis of Rajbhasha Prakoshtha (Hindi Cell), Shivani Centre for the Nurture and Re-Integration of Hindi and Other Indian Languages, and popular audio hosting platform Gaatha, are going to host the fourth edition of the Gaatha Mahotsav – a literary festival, on July 23, 2023. The one-day event will be held in commemoration of the fourth anniversary of the launch of Gaatha – an audio hosting platform incubated by SIIC IIT Kanpur, at IIT Kanpur’s Outreach Auditorium.
In the midst of today’s fast-paced life, where books have become less relevant to the general public, Gaatha is playing a vital role in keeping people connected to literature. It provides users the facility to listen to the works of renowned Hindi writers seamlessly. On the other hand, IIT Kanpur’s Rajbhasha Prakoshtha and the Shivani Centre, apart from working on to bring Hindi literature to the pinnacle of intellectual excellence, are also striving to enrich the Hindi lexicon by fostering a dedicated attitude towards Hindi.
The Gaatha Mahotsav 2023 would delight audiences throughout the day by offering various dimensions of literature that would enhance their interest in Hindi literature. The event will provide insights and discussions with eminent personalities from the realms of literature, culture, and the film industry, facilitating the creation of new perspectives. Principal Secretary, Tourism & Culture Department, Government of Uttar Pradesh, Shri Mukesh Kumar Meshram, acclaimed actor Shri Akhilendra Mishra, renowned novelist Ms. Manisha Kulshreshtha, film critic Shri Vinod Anupam, writer Shri Naveen Choudhary, and Secretary, Hindi Academy, Delhi, Shri Rishi Kumar Sharma, among others, will share the platform. Apart from this, various events such as Open Mic, Amit Srivastava’s dance drama, storytelling, and Shravani Sangeet, will captivate the general audience throughout the day.
The program will conclude with a poetry session, like previous editions, with one of India’s most esteemed and celebrated moderators, Dr. Shiv Om Amber, renowned ghazal artist Shri Azhar Iqbal, DD Urdu Director Shri Naz Iqbal, popular humorist Dr. Sarvesh Asthana, and acclaimed lyricist Dr. Bhavana Tiwari, delighting everyone with their poems and performances.
The Gaatha Mahotsav 2023 will commence at 9:45 AM and continue until 8:00 PM in the evening on July 23, 2023. Registration for the event is open and free for all.