1st Inaugural Edition 28 & 29 January 2025 | Agra, UP

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GD Goenka Sahitya Academy 1st Inaugural Edition

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UTSAV 2025

"A Two-Day Summit Uniting Hearts Through Literature, Art, and Culture, Celebrating India's Timeless Spirit!"

28 & 29 January 2025 • G.D. Goenka School, Shashtripuram, Agra

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50+ Renowned Authors & Dignitaries • 20+ Curated Sessions

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Grand Assembly

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50+ Literary & Cultural Titans

35+

Founding Literary Mentors

15+

Inaugural Literary Assemblies

State Level Honor Categories

6,000+

Inaugural Attendance

Festival Journey & Milestones

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1st Inaugural Edition 28 & 29 January 2025

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.

The Symphony of Indian Languages

Bhartiya Bhasha Samvaad

Uniting Hindi, Urdu, Sanskrit, and regional dialects to celebrate the foundational roots of Indian literary heritage in Agra.

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Poetic Resonance

Kavya Dhara & Mushaira

A constellation of North India's distinguished shairs, kavis, and lyricists delivering poignant recitations of classical verse.

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Founding Educator Honors

Shikshavid Samman

Felicitation of veteran educators and academic administrators whose life works shaped the pedagogical landscape of Uttar Pradesh.

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Youth Literature Stage

Yuva Sahitya Manch

Platforming inter-school essayists, budding storytellers, and student poets in open declamations and creative writing conclaves.

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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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Founding Mentors & Dignitaries

The cultural leaders who graced the inaugural 2025 stage.

2025 Edition

Taj Sahitya Samman 2025

Founding Patron Board

Eminent Scholars & Cultural Leaders

The distinguished council of scholars and thought leaders who laid the foundation stone for Taj Sahitya Utsav as Agra’s foremost annual literary festival.

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2025 Edition

Kavya Gaurav Samman 2025

Distinguished Literary Invitees

Prominent Poets & Academicians

Celebrated cultural figures felicitated during the 2025 inaugural summit for excellence in poetic recital, literary criticism, and social enrichment.

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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

2025 Schedule Highlights

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Main Auditorium

Ceremonial

Inaugural Lamp Lighting & Festival Opening Address

Solemn launch of the GD Goenka Sahitya Academy and Taj Sahitya Utsav in the presence of distinguished patrons and cultural dignitaries.

11:30 AM - 01:30 PM Main Auditorium

Panel Discussion

Bhartiya Bhasha Evam Sahitya: The Golden Heritage

Scholarly panel exploring classical and contemporary currents in Hindi and Urdu literature.

03:00 PM - 06:00 PM Amphitheatre

Poetry Recital

Inaugural Kavi Sammelan & Mushaira

Enthralling verse recitations by renowned poets from across Uttar Pradesh and Delhi NCR.

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Hall of Laurels

Taj Sahitya Samman 2025

Honoring the pioneering scholars, poets, and educators of the 2025 inaugural summit.

2025 Felicitation & Award Moments

Archival gallery of 2025 honors presented at GD Goenka Campus.

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In The News

Leading National Daily

Grand Opening of Taj Sahitya Utsav 2026

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Mr. Rajpal Yadav Felicitated with Goenka Sahitya Ratna

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Dr. Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank at Taj Sahitya Utsav

Hindustan & City News

Literary Spark Across Agra: Day 2 Highlights

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Day 1 Sessions

Taj Sahitya Utsav 2026 — Day 1 Full Inaugural Session & Cultural Evening

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Taj Sahitya Utsav 2026 — Day 2 Sahitya, Shiksha & Rajneeti Conclave

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Heritage City Agra

Visit G.D. Goenka Campus, Agra

Conveniently situated in Shashtripuram on the Bodla-Bichpuri Road, Agra. Accessible within 2.5 hours from Delhi NCR via Yamuna Expressway and 20 minutes from Agra Cantt railway station.

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