In its much-anticipated fourth annual edition, the Chennai Litfest is set to make a resounding return in 2024, solidifying its status as a pivotal platform for literary enthusiasts, authors, and thinkers. Since its inaugural event in 2021, the festival has experienced remarkable growth, establishing itself as a cornerstone event in Chennai’s bustling cultural calendar.
This year, the Chennai Lit Fest will be uniquely centered on the theme of Bharat, with a particular focus on the Ram Mandir and the upcoming elections. Scheduled to take place on February 23rd and 24th, 2024, at Hotel Savera in Mylapore, Chennai, the festival promises an enriching experience featuring a book launch and a series of discussions with eminent speakers and authors.
The Chennai Lit Fest – 2024 , Fourth edition is on 24 & 25, February.
2 Days to go!
20 plus Sessions!
35 plus Speakers! #VanakkamChennai#ChennaiLitFest#ShefaliVaidyaCurates pic.twitter.com/f51Wo0yHej— Chennai Lit Fest (@IndoiTn) February 22, 2024
The festival is curated by the esteemed temple activist and influencer, Shefali Vaidya, and organized by Indoi Analytics. While registrations for the event have reached capacity, enthusiasts can still catch the live coverage on the festival’s official YouTube channel.
Engal inniya Tamizh makkalle,
You can watch Chennai Lit Fest, 2024 – Fourth edition online on the official INDOI Analytics Youtube channel:https://t.co/ASsieBp9Jd— Chennai Lit Fest (@IndoiTn) February 22, 2024
The impressive lineup of speakers for this year includes prominent figures such as Tamil Nadu BJP president K Annamalai, acclaimed filmmaker Vivek Agnihotri, distinguished advocate K Parasaran, accomplished author Ami Ganatra, renowned psephologist Pradeep Bhandari, Editor of Organiser Prafulla Ketkar, Vedic speaker Dushyanth Sridhar, temple activist TR Ramesh, advocate Vishnu Shankar Jain and author Aabhas Maldahiyar. The Valedictory ceremony will be graced by the presence of the esteemed danseuse Padma Subramanyam.
Adding to the grandeur of the event, keynote addresses will be delivered by Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi and Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan.
Reflecting on the festival’s history, Indoi Analytics launched the Chennai Lit Fest in March 2021, featuring outstanding speakers such as Mrs. Sivashankari, ‘Dravida Maya’ Subbu, Charu Nivedita, Carnatic vocalist ‘Neyveli Santhanagopalan,’ and Organiser magazine’s Editor, Prafulla Ketkar.
The second edition in March 2022 celebrated the ’75 years of Indian independence,’ acknowledging the significant contributions of the Tamil region to the Indian freedom struggle. BJP Tamil Nadu President K. Annamalai delivered the inaugural address during this edition.
In its third installment in April 2023, the lit fest revolved around the theme of the revolutionary poet Subramania Bharati, highlighting his pivotal role in the Indian freedom struggle.
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