Roots and Resonance: Pragjyotishpur Literary Festival 2024 unveiled in Guwahati

Guwahati, Dec 14: It’s not just a festival—it’s a moment of cultural reflection, a bridge between the ancient and the contemporary, a space where words become the roots that hold a society together.

The three-day Pragjyotishpur Literary Festival 2024 began on Friday at the Srimanta Sankaradeva Kalakshetra in Guwahati, drawing hundreds of literature enthusiasts.

The opening day of the festival, which runs until December 15, received an enthusiastic response from attendees.

The inaugural ceremony was graced by Dr. Malini Goswami, former Vice-Chancellor of Assam Women’s University and a prominent academic, as the chief guest. Her address traced Assamese literature’s journey from its ancient roots to contemporary narratives.

Swaminathan Gurumurthy, noted columnist, journalist, and economist, delivered the keynote address. Speaking on the theme “Development Through Culture,” Gurumurthy critiqued the global frameworks used to assess India’s progress, asserting that even 75 years after independence, India’s thought processes remain shackled to Western paradigms.

The day also featured three engaging lecture sessions. Legal expert J. Sai Deepak delivered a profound talk on “The Constitution and Civilization.” Author Anand Ranganathan presented a visionary analysis of “From the Treadmill to the Travelator: India by 2047.” Historian and economist Sanjeev Sanyal spoke about “The Importance of Historical Reassessment,” encouraging a fresh look at historical narratives.

The festival will host a series of panel discussions and workshops over the next two days, concluding on December 15. Scheduled topics include “Heritage and Cultural Identity: The Role of Technology,” “The Role of the Brahmaputra River in Assam’s Diverse Society,” “Transforming Journalism: Credibility and Reliability,” and “Beyond Entertainment: The Role of Cinema in Shaping Societal Values.”

The Pragjyotishpur Literary Festival 2024 promises to offer a platform for celebrating the region’s literary, cultural, and intellectual richness while fostering meaningful dialogue on contemporary issues.

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