REVA Lit Fest 2026

Words make worlds.

Established in 2012, REVA University is a forerunner in delivering technology-based education. Recognised as one of the Top 50 private universities in India, REVA University is known for its innovative pedagogy, exemplary infrastructure, and an industry-resilient curriculum designed to meet the demands of the evolving job market.

The University continues to set benchmarks in modern education through its commitment to quality and excellence.

In less than two decades, REVA University has grown from a community of 150 students to a well-established institution with over 15,000 students on campus, reflecting its steady progress and strong academic foundation.

REVA University places a strong emphasis on the holistic development of its students, ensuring a balanced focus on academics, skills, and overall growth. The University currently offers a wide range of programmes, including Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Ph.D., Diploma, as well as Minor and Honours programmes. Academic disciplines include Engineering, Architecture, Science & Technology, Commerce, Management Studies, Law, Liberal Studies, and Performing Arts.

A place for
many voices

Where Words Inspire, Ideas Connect, and Stories Come Alive.

Panel DiscussionMasterclassBook FairAuthors MeetBook Discussion

REVA University proudly presents the first edition of REVA Literature Festival 2026, a celebration of literature, creativity, culture, and the power of storytelling.

Bringing together acclaimed authors, literary enthusiasts, thinkers, artists, and young creative minds, the festival aims to create a vibrant space for meaningful conversations, fresh perspectives, and intellectual exploration.

Through engaging panel discussions, author interactions, masterclasses, poetry, open mic sessions, and theatrical performances, the festival celebrates the richness of literary expression and the exchange of ideas across generations.

More than a literary gathering, REVA Lit Fest 2026 marks the beginning of a new platform where imagination meets intellect, voices find expression, and stories inspire the future.

What’s on

Day 1 Friday / 30 October

10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Inauguration & Book Launch

Chanakya Auditorium

Dr. P Shyama RajuChancellor, REVA University

JogiWriter and Senior Journalist

Suchendra PrasadIndian Actor & Director

Bhavana BelagereEditor, Author & Senior Journalist

Mahesha AraballiWriter & Senior Engineering Manager, Infosys Limited

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

The First Spark

Panel Discussion · Rethinking the Role of Literature in Education

Chanakya Auditorium

JogiWriter and Senior Journalist

Suchendra PrasadIndian Actor & Director

Bhavana BelagereEditor, Author & Senior Journalist

Mahesha AraballiWriter & Senior Engineering Manager, Infosys Limited

12:15 PM – 01:00 PM

Echoes of the Coast

Beyond the Written Word: Paddana, Memory and Living Literary Traditions of Tulunadu

Chanakya Auditorium

Dr. Meeramani NAcademic Researcher, Author, Cultural Heritage Scholar & Folklorist

02:00 PM – 02:50 PM

Beyond the Page

Reading Literature in a Changing World

C. K. Prahalad Seminar Hall

S R Vijaya ShankarLiterary Critic in Kannada and Post-modern Critic in English Literature

02:00 PM – 03:00 PM

The Art of Being Alone

Book Talk · Finding Yourself in a World That Demands Connection

Chanakya Auditorium

Renuka GavraniWriter, International Best Selling Author of The Art of Being Alone

03:00 PM – 04:00 PM

Who Owns the Story?

Panel Discussion · Writing, Identity and Voice in the Age of AI

Amphitheatre, Department of Agricultural Engineering

Keerthana VenkateshColumnist & Journalist

Capt (Retd.) Sahana SundarAuthor, Publisher, Founder Spark Igniting Minds

04:00 PM – 05:00 PM

The Humor Conference

Live performance · Haasya Goshti (ಹಾಸ್ಯ ಗೋಷ್ಠಿ)

Chanakya Auditorium

M S Narasimha MurthyWriter and Comic Orator

Y V GunduraoStage Actor and Comic Orator

Day 2 Saturday / 31 October

09:30 AM – 11:00 AM

Tomorrow’s Readers, Tomorrow’s Writers

The Dialogue Continues · Panel Discussion

Chanakya Auditorium

Ranjani RaghavanIndian actress and writer

Rajesh ShettyWriter and journalist

Sachin ThirthahalliAuthor

Sushanth MungaravalliStage Actor and Screenwriter

11:15 AM – 12:30 PM

The Art of Storytelling

Reimagining stories for a new generation

Chanakya Auditorium

Dr. R Abilash ChandranBilingual Author, Translator, Creative Writing Educator and Sahitya Academy Yuva Puraskar Award Winner 2014

11:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Roots in the Age of Algorithms

How Indian Art, Culture and Literature Endure and Inspire in the AI Era

Kuvempu Auditorium

Arjun BharadwajMultidisciplinary scholar and author, Contributing Editor, Prekshaa Pratishtana

02:00 PM – 03:00 PM

Theatre in Education

Master Class

Amphitheatre, Department of Agricultural Engineering

Manju KodaguWriter, Director and Faculty at Ninasam Theatre Institute

02:00 PM – 03:30 PM

The Literature Behind the Law

Panel Discussion

Chanakya Auditorium

Mr. HK JagadeeshHon'ble District and Sessions Judge (Retd.), Member (Legal) Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission, Bangalore

Ms. Sailaja VelpulaSection officer, Law Department, Andhra Pradesh Secretariat

Adv. Shridhar PrabhuAdvocate, High Court of Karnataka. Partner, Indic Lex Collective LLP Bengaluru.

02:30 PM – 03:30 PM

Ideas in Motion

Panel Discussion · Literature, Language and the Gen Z Imagination

C. K. Prahalad Seminar Hall

Dr. Abirlal MukherjeeFounder - University of the Learners, BSL. Chair - IIO

Dr. Bidyut Bhusan JenaPoet, Writer, and Translator

Dr. MangayarkarasiConvenor-ELTAI-English language Teaching Association of India and Secretary- Indo-UAE Economic Chamber of Commerce, National Women’s Wing

Complete event schedule

10:00 AM – 11:00 AM