{"id":27641,"date":"2024-01-08T05:11:53","date_gmt":"2024-01-08T05:11:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/financialtelegraph.in\/index.php\/2024\/01\/08\/prabha-khaitan-foundation-to-host-aakhar-gujarat-festival\/"},"modified":"2024-01-08T05:11:53","modified_gmt":"2024-01-08T05:11:53","slug":"prabha-khaitan-foundation-to-host-aakhar-gujarat-festival","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/financialtelegraph.in\/index.php\/2024\/01\/08\/prabha-khaitan-foundation-to-host-aakhar-gujarat-festival\/","title":{"rendered":"Prabha Khaitan Foundation to host Aakhar Gujarat Festival"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Eminent personalities who would be at the Aakhar Gujarat Festival in Ahmedabad<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], January 5:\u00a0<\/strong>Prabha Khaitan Foundation (PKF)<\/a>\u00a0is all set to captivate audiences with a vibrant celebration of Gujarat\u2019s rich regional literature and heritage through the\u00a0\u201cAakhar\u00a0Gujarat Festival\u201d to be held at The Sports Club, Ahmedabad, on\u00a07th January 2024. The festival aims to promote and honour the diverse tapestry of Gujarat\u2019s language and creativity.\u00a0<\/p>\n

It will be a day-long niche literature festival to take place right before visionary Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi\u2019s \u2018Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit \u2013 2024\u2019. It is with utmost pleasure that we announce that we intend to have the logo of the festival unveiled by the Hon\u2019ble Chief Minister of Gujarat, Shri Bhupendrabhai \u00a0Rajnikant Patel.<\/p>\n

\u201cAakhar\u201d\u00a0is an initiative of Prabha Khaitan Foundation to protect and promote regional languages of India \u2013 Rajasthani, Punjabi, Gurumukhi, Gujarati, Marathi, Bhojpuri, Chhattisgarhi, Maithili, Magahi, Odia, Bengali, Tamil, Kannada, etc. Aakhar\u2019s platform provides a unique space for Indian authors proficient in regional languages to engage intimately with a specialised audience. Here, the focus lies in delving into the intricate details of regional literary traditions, unveiling the very essence of India \u2013 a nation defined by its vast diversities.<\/p>\n

\u201cAakhar Gujarat Festival\u201d promises a day-long immersive experience with an array spread across six engaging sessions through insightful panel discussions, enthralling poetry and storytelling three mesmerizing performances, and captivating showcases. Renowned literary figures, esteemed artists, and icons will converge to share their insights and delve into the rich cultural landscape of Gujarat.<\/p>\n

On the literature and discussion front, we have some eminent names of\u00a0Joravarsinh Danubhai Jadav, Vijaygiri Bawa, Hiten Kumar, Sheetal Shah, Vaishal Shah, Prof. Tirthankar Rohdia, Vasant Gadhvi (Retired IAS), Dalpat Padhiar, Dr. Mavji Maheshwari, Dr. Kanti Gore, Kirit Goswami in no particular order. The day will also be filled with a gala and soulful performances by Abhisingh Rathore, Bharat Bari & Akshay Patel, and Ravi Maru Music Team.<\/p>\n

\u201cBy bringing together renowned personalities and talented artists of the state, through the\u00a0Aakhar Gujarat Festival<\/em>, we offer a stage to spotlight the beauty and depth of Gujarat\u2019s rich history, language and culture. Our aim is to inspire a deeper appreciation for the state\u2019s linguistic history and encourage its continued exploration and growth,\u201d\u00a0says\u00a0Anindita Chatterjee, Executive Trustee, Prabha Khaitan Foundation.<\/p>\n

PKF has joined hands with Karma Foundation, Ahmedabad, to make this festival a grand affair. Karma Foundation promotes sustainable development by uniting a strong network of individuals and organizations collaborating closely with communities to create tangible change through literature, education, cleanliness, women empowerment, health, and environment, to name a few.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Attendees can look forward to thought-provoking discussions exploring the essence of Gujarat\u2019s regional language, its evolving art forms, and the enduring impact of its cultural heritage on society. The festival will serve as a platform for fostering dialogue, exchanging ideas, and celebrating the unique literary and artistic expressions that define Gujarat\u2019s identity.<\/p>\n

\u201cAt Karma Foundation, our dedication is to cultivate a culturally vibrant community, fostering meaningful and mindful dialogues. Through initiatives like the Ahmedabad Book Club and the Gujarati Book Club, we provide a platform for enthusiasts from all walks of life. In collaboration with Prabha Khaitan Foundation, we conduct numerous literary activities throughout the year. Notably, the Aakhar Festival Gujarat stands as a unique celebration, embracing various dialects of the Gujarati language. As the sole event of its kind in Gujarat, we take pride in curating and managing this esteemed program, further enriching our literary landscape,\u201d\u00a0says Priyanshi Patel, Founder, Karma Foundation.<\/p>\n

About Prabha Khaitan Foundation:\u00a0Prabha Khaitan Foundation is a non-profitable trust founded by Late Dr. Prabha Khaitan, based in Kolkata.\u00a0The Foundation is unbiasedly committed to promoting, performing arts, culture, education, literature, gender equality, and women\u2019s empowerment through authors\u2019\u00a0and artists\u2019\u00a0meets, book launches, literature fests, panel discussions, boutique festivals, and performing artists.<\/p>\n

It has conducted over 5000 sessions spread across more than 45 cities in India and overseas. The Foundation\u2019s multifaceted initiatives of\u00a0Language and Literatureinclude\u00a0The Write Circle, Kitaab, The Universe Writes, Lafz, Aakhar, Shabd, An Author\u2019s Afternoon and Kalam. Under\u00a0culture and heritage, it includes\u00a0Sur aur Saaz, Ek Mulaqat, Tete-a-tea, Choupal and Chalchitra Rangmanch.\u00a0<\/em>It\u00a0collaborates with caregivers, committed individuals and like-minded institutions to implement cultural, educational, literary and social welfare projects.<\/p>\n

If you have any objection to this press release content, kindly contact pr.error.rectification[at]gmail.com to notify us. We will respond and rectify the situation in the next 24 hours.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Eminent personalities who would be at the Aakhar Gujarat Festival in Ahmedabad Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], January 5:\u00a0Prabha Khaitan Foundation (PKF)\u00a0is all set to captivate audiences with a vibrant celebration of … Read More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":27642,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[23],"tags":[682],"class_list":["post-27641","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-lifestyle","tag-lifestyle","entry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/financialtelegraph.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/27641","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/financialtelegraph.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/financialtelegraph.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/financialtelegraph.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/financialtelegraph.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=27641"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/financialtelegraph.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/27641\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/financialtelegraph.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/27642"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/financialtelegraph.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=27641"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/financialtelegraph.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=27641"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/financialtelegraph.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=27641"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}