SAHITYA

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Voices

Authors, scholars, and stage acts across SAHITYA editions.

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Programme

Panels, performances, and main sessions across two festival days.

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Theme

Indian knowledge systems and cultural histories shaping Viksit Bharat.

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National Literary Festival

SRM LitFest 4.0

SAHITYA 2026

“Rooted in Heritage. Driven by Ideas.”

Pre-Event: 9 September 2026

Main Fest: 17-18 September 2026

SRM Institute of Science & Technology, Kattankulathur

Live Telecast

Watch SAHITYA 2026 Live

The two-day festival telecast will be available right here. Once the direct YouTube links are added, visitors can jump straight to Day 1 and Day 2 coverage from the website.

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Day 1

17 September 2026

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Day 2

18 September 2026

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Featured Voice

Cmde. Dr. Srikant Kesnur, VSM (Retd.)

Navy Historian and Author · Founder, Meluha Maritime

Samudra Manthan in Modern India - Decolonisation of Seapower

17 September 2026

Voices of SAHITYA

Every voice, one ring

The full SAHITYA chorus - LitFest 4.0 speakers and Past Voices from earlier editions - curling around you in one continuous portrait ring.

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Srikant Kesnur

Navy Historian and Author · Founder, Meluha Maritime

Ari Gautier

Writer and poet

Kavita Kane

Author · Former Journalist

Iffat Nawaz

Author

Vineet Aggarwal

Author · Speaker

Nilesh Oak

Author · Independent Researcher

Sridevi Nrithyalaya

Cultural Performance · Bharatanatyam

South Indian Puppeteers

Cultural Performance · Puppetry

Past Voice

Sharanya Manivannan

Author · Poet

Past Voice

Vikram Sridhar

Performer · Storyteller

Past Voice

Parshwanath Upadhye

Performer · Bharatanatyam Choreographer

Past Voice

Theatre Marina

Performer · Stage Collective

Past Voice

Sarjun K. M.

Panelist · Film Director

Past Voice

Kutti Revathi

Panelist · Poet & Public Intellectual

Past Voice

Srijani Mitra

Panelist · Poet

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Cmde. Dr. Srikant Kesnur, VSM (Retd.)

Navy Historian and Author · Founder, Meluha Maritime

Samudra Manthan in Modern India - Decolonisation of Seapower

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About The Festival

About SAHITYA 2026

SRM LitFest 4.0 - SAHITYA 2026 celebrates Indian knowledge systems and cultural histories through literature. Our theme “Indian Knowledge Systems and Cultural Histories Shaping Viksit Bharat @ 2047” brings together writers, thinkers, and enthusiasts from across TamilNadu and beyond.

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Call for Participation

We invite students, writers, and literature enthusiasts to participate in our competitions and events. Register for pre-event competitions by 9 September 2026.

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