Brahmaputra Literature Festival 2025: Celebrating Northeastern culture in New Delhi

Adharxila Trust is delighted to unveil the Brahmaputra Literature Festival - New Delhi World Book Fair Edition 2025, an exceptional literary and cultural experience set to take place from 6th to 8th February 2025 at the New Delhi World Book Fair at Pragati Maidan.
A highlight of the National Book Trust’s ‘Festival of Festivals’ initiative, this special edition will showcase a wide range of literary, cultural and industry perspectives, aiming to be both representative of Northeastern communities and appealing to a diverse demographic, including international visitors to the fair.
With an eclectic mix of 42 speakers across 12 sessions spread over 3 days, the Festival promises a journey through the rich tapestry of literature, art, and ideas that define the region.
The Festival will be hosted at the Authors’ Corner, Hall No. 5, Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan, and will have sessions beginning at 3 p.m. daily. From evocative fiction and soul-stirring poetry to engaging discussions on children’s literature, graphic novels, music, and food, the programme promises something for every literature enthusiast.
Expect thought-provoking conversations on translations, publishing trends, bookselling, and international literary exchanges—a reflection of the festival’s mission to connect the Northeast with the rest of the country and the global literary landscape.
Featured speakers who bring a wealth of experience and passion to every discussion include award-winning author and journalist Arup Kumar Dutta, writer, translator, columnist and trained Shastriya Sangeet vocalist Mitra Phukan, writer and artist Parismita Singh, award-winning Assamese poet and writer Rita Chowdhury, acclaimed and award-winning writer Kynpham Sing Nongkynrih, and more.
The festival will conclude on a musical high with a performance at The Amphitheatre, Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan, by poet, singer, songwriter, and academic Maitrayee Patar, known for her work in Assamese literature and new-age music.
Rita Chowdhury, Founder & Director of Brahmaputra Literature Festival said “It has been a dream for me to organise and bring a literary festival to Assam that sets the standards in terms of curation and inclusion. In 2012 when I inaugurated my Trust - Adharxila, I had made this announcement which saw fruition in the festival’s earlier avatar during my role as the Director of the National Book Trust and presently under the aegis of my Trust. Giving a platform to established and new voices, it will showcase the best that our state, region and country has to offer while building bridges within the country and internationally; through literature, writing, dialogue and sharing of perspectives.”
About The Brahmaputra Literature Festival
The Brahmaputra Literature Festival (BLF) is a celebration of the finest writing and culture from Assam and the Northeast region. The festival aims to create meaningful connections between the Northeast and the rest of India, as well as with neighbouring countries and the global literary and publishing communities. The Festival will be held every February in Assam, establishing itself as an annual landmark event in the literary calendar of the state.