FAQ

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Santiniketan Literature Festival

What is the Santiniketan Literature Festival?

It is an annual cultural and literary event celebrating writing, poetry, art, and discussion. It brings together authors, poets, artists, and thinkers to exchange ideas, deeply inspired by Rabindranath Tagore’s progressive, creative, and global philosophy.

Who attends and participates in it?

The festival features a diverse mix of prominent and emerging authors, poets, journalists, artists, and students from across India and the globe. It is open to avid readers, students, tourists, and anyone passionate about literature and culture.

When does the festival take place?

It is typically held every August (from August 21 to 23 this year), when the weather in West Bengal is pleasant and ideal after the rains, with lush green paddy fields all around.

Where is it located?

The festival is hosted in the historic town of Santiniketan (located in the Birbhum district of West Bengal, India), a place globally renowned as the home of Visva-Bharati University, founded by Tagore.

Why is this festival organised?

The primary goal is to foster intellectual dialogue, promote regional and international literature, and keep the rich cultural and educational legacy of Rabindranath Tagore alive in a contemporary format.

How can someone attend the festival?

Interested attendees can register online through the official festival website, https://www.slfkkpc.com, ping WhatsApp at +91 97943 02828 or email slf.kkpc@gmail.com. You may travel to Santiniketan by taking a train from Kolkata (Howrah or Sealdah) to the Bolpur Santiniketan railway station or by driving down via the highway from Kolkata, Durgapur (nearest airport) or Burdwan.