Kashmir Literature Festival 2025 concludes at SKICC
Srinagar, Oct 12: The Kashmir Literature Festival 2025, a two-day celebration of words, wisdom, and culture, concluded today at SKICC, Srinagar.
Held on the 11th and 12th of October, the festival brought together some of the most distinguished voices from across India, creating a vibrant platform for dialogue on literature, history, politics, culture, and contemporary thought.
The festival was inaugurated by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, who, in his ceremonial address, emphasised the importance of truth and authenticity in historical narratives.
“Today, the young historians must provide accurate and factually correct accounts, challenging those lies. In the last few years, new writers have tried to do justice to the injustice done to the history of India, which is an excellent initiative. Efforts are also being made to take Indian literature to the world, which is highly commendable,” said the Lieutenant Governor.
The two-day festival featured an impressive lineup of eminent speakers and thought leaders, including Kanchan Gupta, Vijay Dhar, Neerja Mattoo, Lt Gen (Retd.) D. P. Pandey, Abhijeet Iyer Mitra, Col. Ajay Raina, Raja Muneeb and Rouble Nagi. .
Through a series of intellectually stimulating panel discussions and interactive sessions, the festival explored a wide range of subjects spanning literature, history, culture, geopolitics, society, and the arts. The conversations reflected the festival’s core vision: to encourage informed dialogue and foster a deeper understanding of the region’s evolving literary and cultural landscape.
Adding to the creative spirit of the event, the festival also hosted book launches, art showcases, and school performances, offering young minds a platform to engage with the world of ideas and imagination.
The evenings were lit with soulful performances. Noted singer Noor Muhammad captivated the audience with his recital while Massrat-un-Nissa enthralled the gathering with her graceful performance,blending art with the essence of Kashmiri culture.
"More than just a literary congregation, the Kashmir Literature Festival 2025 served as a revival of the intellectual legacy of Kashmir - a land historically known for its poets, philosophers, and scholars. By bridging traditional wisdom with contemporary expression, the festival reaffirmed Kashmir’s timeless role as a cradle of thought, creativity, and dialogue. It provided a space where the past conversed with the present, inspiring a renewed sense of cultural confidence and intellectual continuity." the organisers said.
Organised by the Srikula Foundation, the festival concluded on a note of reflection and hope reminding all that literature is not merely about words, but about preserving the collective soul of a people.
