2nd Grand Edition 10 & 11 January 2026 | Agra, UP

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GD Goenka Sahitya Academy 2nd Grand Edition

TAJ SAHITYA
UTSAV 2026

"Uniting Hearts Through Literature, Art, and Culture — Celebrating India's Timeless Spirit"

10 & 11 January 2026 • G.D. Goenka School, Shashtripuram, Agra

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50+ Renowned Authors & Dignitaries • 20+ Curated Sessions

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50+ Literary & Cultural Titans

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20+

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10,000+

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Explore all editions of North India's premier literature summit — from foundational archives to the grand star-studded celebrations.

2nd Grand Edition 10 & 11 January 2026

Taj Sahitya Utsav 2026

Starring keynote cinema icon Mr. Rajpal Yadav (Goenka Sahitya Ratna), former Union Minister Dr. Ramesh Pokhriyal 'Nishank' (Goenka Sahitya Academy Award), 28+ Shiksha Gaurav honors, and youth book launches.

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Taj Sahitya Utsav 2025

The foundational milestone uniting North India's distinguished poets, shairs, educationists, and 33+ founding Shiksha Gaurav educators across Uttar Pradesh in grand literary assembly.

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The Cultural Canvas

Festival Pillars & Themes

Curated intellectual arenas uniting cinema icons, statesmen, celebrated poets, and promising student writers.

Literary & National Discourses

Sahitya, Shiksha & Rajneeti

Insightful dialogues uniting intellectual minds, policy leaders, and cultural luminaries on the future of Indian education and national ethos.

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Cinema & Soulful Harmonies

Film, Sahitya & Sangeet

Unravelling the timeless confluence of Hindi literature, theatrical expressions, and cinema with iconic screen legend Mr. Rajpal Yadav.

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Poetic & Musical Odyssey

Geet Ghazal Ka Karwan

Mesmerizing poetry recitals, ghazal mehfils, and viral shayari sessions featuring India’s most celebrated contemporary poets.

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Inspiring Young Minds

Yuva Manch & Publications

Unveiling fresh literary creations, launching student compilations like "Dreamlines", and fostering the next generation of creative thinkers.

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Foundational Legacy

GD Goenka Sahitya Academy

GD Goenka Sahitya Academy, a distinguished literary institution, is dedicated to the preservation and promotion of Indian literature. As a premier academy, it fosters literary excellence across multiple Indian languages through Awards, Fellowships, Grants, Publications, Literary Programs, Workshops, and Exhibitions.

The Academy actively engages in literary exchange programs with institutions worldwide, ensuring that Indian literature reaches a global audience and continues to thrive beyond national boundaries.

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Luminary Guests of Honour

Celebrating titans of Indian cinema, administration, and letters.

Day 1 (10 Jan 2026)

Goenka Sahitya Ratna Award 2026

Mr. Rajpal Yadav

Eminent Film Actor & Cultural Icon

Celebrated across Indian cinema for his phenomenal craft, versatility, and artistic depth, Mr. Rajpal Yadav was conferred the highest festival honor, Goenka Sahitya Ratna Award, followed by an electrifying keynote on "Film, Sahitya & Sangeet".

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Day 2 (11 Jan 2026)

Goenka Sahitya Academy Award 2026

Dr. Ramesh Pokhriyal 'Nishank'

Former Union Education Minister & Former CM of Uttarakhand

Prolific Hindi author, statesman, and former Union Minister of Education, Dr. Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank was honored for his monumental contribution to Indian letters, education policy, and national discourse.

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Shri Sanjay Agrawal

Chief Patron

"Literature is the sacred thread that binds the heritage of our past with the aspirations of our future."

Shri Pawan Aagri

Festival Convenor

"Taj Sahitya Utsav celebrates the sublime power of the written word in the historic city of love and art."

Distinguished Mentors

Academic & Literary Council

"Fostering cultural dialogue and inspiring the youth to cherish and expand Indian linguistic traditions."

Programme Itinerary

2026 Schedule Highlights

02:00 PM - 02:30 PM Main Auditorium

Ceremonial

Grand Inauguration Ceremony & Deep Prajwalan

A star-studded commencement to Taj Sahitya Utsav 2026 with lighting of the lamp by esteemed dignitaries, Vedic chanting, and welcome address.

02:30 PM - 03:30 PM Main Auditorium

Award Ceremony

Conferment of Goenka Sahitya Ratna Award

Honoring renowned film actor Mr. Rajpal Yadav with the prestigious Goenka Sahitya Ratna Award in recognition of his exemplary contribution to cinema and performance arts.

03:30 PM - 05:00 PM Kavya Hall

Poetry & Music