Coimbatore Set to Host Literary Giants at Western Ghats Lit Fest 2024

The Western Ghats Lit Fest by The Verandah Club, a premier literary event in South India, returns for its third edition on 19th and 20^th October 2024. Building on the success of its previous editions, Western Ghats Lit Fest 2024 promises an immersive experience with a global perspective and a diverse range of speakers. The literary event has been well curated by Shefali Vaidya, Director of The Verandah Club.

Launched in 2022 amidst the uncertainties after the Covid-19 pandemic, the first edition featured 16 speakers and laid the foundation for a vibrant literary platform to follow. The festival quickly gained momentum, with the 2023 edition expanding to include 24 speakers over a two-day period. This second edition attracted over 1,000 attendees in Coimbatore and witnessed the launch of 13 books. Notably, The Verandah Club also conducted LitTales, a one-of-a-kind Children’s Lit Fest, in partnership with Prakriya International School, as well as the second edition of the Kongu Tamil Sangamam in 2024. Events like Spotlite, a fireside chat format programme, and exclusive interviews through Filter Coffee Sessions have also made a mark in the literary space.

This persistent growth and evolution has paved the way for an even more exciting and interesting third edition of Western Ghats Lit Fest 2024. This year, the festival will host over 27 speakers from across Bharat and abroad, featuring prominent authors, thinkers, and cultural figures. The event will include panel discussions, book launches, keynote addresses, and cultural performances, covering a wide spectrum of topics. This year’s special edition will include dedicated sessions on defence, Indian knowledge systems, yoga and Sanskrit.

Western Ghats Lit Fest 2024 is set to be a landmark event, featuring a truly global perspective with speakers flying in from abroad. One can also look forward to the launch of over 10 new books, providing a platform for both established and emerging authors. Over 10 media partners, including Dina Malar, The Organiser, and Swarajya will ensure extensive coverage of this exciting literary event.

Team Verandah, led by Chairman Prof. P. Kanagasabapathi, Director Smt. Shefali Vaidya, Chief Mentor Shri Sundar Ramachandran, Mentor and Advisor Shri Ramachandra Prasad, Founder Shri Jagannathan, and Director Shri N. Saravana Kumar, along with many well-wishers, have meticulously planned the event to ensure a captivating and intellectually stimulating experience. Western Ghats Lit Fest 2024 is poised to be a landmark event, fostering dialogue, and promoting Bharatiya cultural ethos.