Jaipur Literature Festival 2024
2024 Jaipur Literature Festival will begin on Thursday, February 1st and ends on Monday, February 5th.Jaipur Literature Festival - Registration and Entry Fee
Entry to this festival is free if you have pre-registered your seat, but you have to pay around INR 300 for on-the-spot registration. For that, all you need to do is to log on to the official website of the festival and get yourself registered. After registration, you will get an email or a message that you will have to show at the registration desk at the entrance.For entry into the musical night, separate passes are available that you need to get from the website. Remember, the tickets are sold on a first-come-first-serve basis.
Festival Preview
As part of the preview session, Namita Gokhale discussed how Jaipur Literature Festival’s International editions served as a national platform for a wide range of writers – from grassroots talent to strong and popular writers.
According to Gokhale, JLF’s international editions allowed JLF to “feel the throbbing pulse of the literary imagination around our planet and to share them across continents and cultures”. She also added in humour that, “it may be said that the sun never sets on the Jaipur Literature Festival anymore”.
Stats & Facts
The hosts addressed that nearly 80% of the audience is below 30 years, which composes of over four to five thousand people. According to William, Jaipur Literature Festival is “as large as Glastonbury and Woodstock combined”, and that the event's scale is unlike any other.He also said that the JLF platform provides the opportunity to witness some of the biggest winners of international and national awards such as the Pulitzer Prize, Booker Prize, Noble Prize and Sahitya Akademi. “Whether you’re a rickshaw driver or the CEO of a major company, you can just walk in and have your life enhanced by this extraordinary phenomenon", he added.
About JLF - History of the World’s Largest Free Literary Festival
Starting in 2006 with only a limited number of authors including Namita Gokhale, Shobha de, William Dalrymple and 15 others, JLF was attended by only 100 participants. Over the years, the literary extravaganza grew in significance and fame with many prestigious names from various fields participating in the festival adding to its huge success.
However, this journey is not without difficulties. In 2012, The Jaipur Literature Festival entered in controversy when Salman Rushdie cancelled his all India tour over threats of assassination with the release of Satanic Verses among the others that have created problems for the festival. Yet, the festival stood in its glory and entered a new path in 2015 with organising the fest in Colorado, USA, and Southbank, London.
Speakers for 2024
The Jaipur Literature Festival 2024 is set to be a literary extravaganza, boasting a diverse array of main speakers who promise to enrich the cultural tapestry of this grand event. Among the luminaries gracing the festival stage are poets, philosophers, novelists, and thinkers who will undoubtedly leave an indelible mark on the hearts and minds of the attendees.
Akhil Katyal, a revered poet and translator, is set to mesmerize the audience with his evocative verses that traverse the spectrum of human emotions. Amia Srinivasan, a distinguished philosopher, is poised to engage in intellectually stimulating dialogues, offering profound insights into contemporary issues and existential musings.
Anand Neelakantan, the master storyteller known for reimagining mythology, returns to weave captivating tales that bridge the ancient and the modern. Andrew Quintman, a scholar in Buddhism and Himalayan studies, brings a unique perspective to the festival, promising enlightening discussions on spirituality and culture.
Angela Saini, the intersectional explorer of science and society, is set to spark compelling conversations that delve into the intricate relationship between humanity and scientific progress. Arundhathi Subramaniam, the celebrated poet, will once again enchant the audience with her poetic eloquence, inviting reflections on the beauty and complexity of the human experience.
These speakers, along with other luminaries such as Gulzar, Malcolm Turnbull, and Maria Goretti, form a constellation of literary brilliance, promising a festival experience that transcends the boundaries of time and space. The Jaipur Literature Festival 2024 is poised to be a celebration of diverse voices, ideas, and narratives, offering attendees an unforgettable journey into the world of literature and thought.
As the Pink City prepares to host this literary spectacle, audiences can anticipate a rich tapestry of words and ideas that will resonate long after the festival's conclusion. Get ready for an immersive experience that will leave you inspired and intellectually invigorated.
With so many interesting sessions planned by some of the renowned personalities from the world of literature, art and technology, what are your plans to visit Jaipur around the Literature Festival dates? Don’t forget to share your experiences of attending JLF in the comments below!