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The Hindu: Chennai Gears Up for Poetry with Prakriti Festival, January 5-10, 2026
Chennai, December 31, 2025 – Prakriti Foundation’s annual “Poetry with Prakriti” festival is set to return January 5-10, 2026, in association with The Hindu Lit for Life. The festival, known for bringing poetry to diverse spaces across Chennai, aims to create an engaging platform for both established and emerging poets.
Founder-trustee Ranvir Shah emphasizes the festival’s inclusive nature, highlighting past editions where poets from diverse backgrounds shared their work. This year’s lineup includes notable poets like Salma, Akhil Katyal, K Srilata, and more.
A highlight of this year’s festival promises to be a unique session featuring poets reading from “Footnotes in G Sharp” accompanied by live art and music. Shah hopes this will make poetry more accessible and engaging for a wider audience.
Venues are yet to be announced. Follow @theprakritifoundation on Instagram for further updates.
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