Bhubaneswar: Kalinga Literary Festival, one of India’s leading literary and cultural festivals, organized its special Sharadiya edition, here on Saturday. The evening brought together eminent voices from literature and music, celebrating the spirit of creativity and cultural dialogue.

The program featured the distinguished presence of eminent literary figure Devdas Chhotray and renowned music maestro Ramahari Das as special guests.

The event commenced with a welcome address by Ashok Kumar Bal, Patron and Chief Executive Officer of Kalinga Literary Festival (KLF). This was followed by an inspiring address from, KLF Founder, Rashmi Ranjan Parida, Padma Vibhushan Sudashan Sahu, who highlighted KLF’s continued contribution to the promotion of literature, art, and culture in Odisha and beyond.

The evening witnessed engaging interactions, including a conversation between Professor Jatin Nayak and Devdas Chhotray, as well as a dialogue between noted presenter Vijay Malla and music maestro Shri Ramahari Das, both of which offered deep insights into the worlds of literature and music.

The literary session featured a story reading by eminent poets captivating the audience with their creative expressions.

The event was skillfully conducted by Vedprakash Nayak, Manasi Panigrahi and Sanat.