Trichy’s LitFest Debut: A Tapestry of Words

Trichy, known for its  temple Utsavams  to dance performances, political rallies to religious congregations and  marathons to flash mobs finally has its own LitFest, with Poets and Writers gathering in a defined way.

Held on the 8th at the Courtyard by Marriott, The Trichy Literature festival, unfolded like a tapestry of words and wisdom, with its drama and depth reverberating through the venue. From the word go- the atmosphere was charged with excitement as over 250 literary enthusiasts and creative minds gathered under the same roof. The setting was elegant and timeless and it became a sanctuary for conversations that transcended the ordinary and ventured into the realms of new ideas that could shape cultures and history.

A powerful keynote address  by Justice (Retd) Prabha Sridevan, whose words carried weight and grace set the tone for the festival. It stirred the minds and prepared the audience for the intellectual feast that lay ahead. Justice Prabha Sridevan, enthused the audience with here storytelling prowess from the “Chudamani” that urged the audience to embrace the importance of literature .

Curated with finesse by The Aura’s , Vrinda Ramanan and Mythily Ramanan, they were  ably assisted by the other committee members- Rajalakshmi, Rajeshwari, Smitha, Vidya and Subha. Their commitment to ensuring a seamless event was evident as every session flowed effortlessly keeping the audience engaged and wanting for more. Co- curated by Rugmani Prabhakar from Bangalore. The festival was a remarkable blend of local flair and broader literary insights.

Vibrantly set, the day started with the celebrated author Perumal Murugan, and his translator Janani, whose Scent of the Earth was ably facilitated by Dr. Jayanthi Manoj. This panel explored the life and works of Perumal Murugan.

The History Panel had eminent Gowri Ramnarayanan and  Arshia Sattar, who commemorated history with their own interesting perspective that threw a whole new light on the happenings that were already documented in time. Ashwin Prabhu as moderator took it to a different level.