Known as the ‘greatest literary show on Earth’, the most anticipated Jaipur Literature Festival is back for its 13th edition this year. Just like in the past years, this year also, the festival will bring eminent writers, authors, politicians, and popular artists from the film industry together at the same place. Jaipur literature festival is the world’s largest free literary event. The exceptional popularity of this event can be analyzed from the fact that more than 4, 00,000 people attended this literature event in 2019. Around 250 renowned speakers from across the world came together to engage themselves in thoughtful debates and sessions. With over 226 sessions in more than 27 languages both Indian and International, Jaipur International Festival was a great success in 2019. The 13th edition of this mega literary fest will be held in the historic Diggi Palace hotel in Jaipur from January 23 -January 27, 2020.
Started in 2006 with a decent opening, Jaipur Literature Festival has now become the largest literary festival in Asia-Pacific. The festival had only 100 attendees in 2006 and in 2019 more than 400000 people attended the event. Jaipur literature festival is the platform that brings together celebrated writers, authors, humanitarians, business leaders, sportsperson, politicians and entertainers from across the globe. During these 5 days long duration of the festival, people engage themselves in various discussions and sessions based on a wide spectrum of different topics. In the past, the prime focus of the festival has been mainly on science, artificial intelligence, scientific temper, and gender equality.
Jaipur Literature Festival has been associated with celebrated speakers since the beginning. Some of the past speakers were Nobel Laureates J.M. Coetzee, Orhan Pamuk, and Muhammad Yunus, Sahitya Akademi winners Gulzar, Javed Akhtar, Man Booker Prize winners Ben Okri, Margaret Atwood amongst other renowned names. This grand festival has also hosted eminent personalities like His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama, late A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, Oprah Winfrey, Amartya Sen, Thomas Piketty, and Amitabh Bachchan.
The grand literature event of the year has finally arrived. Organized in the stunning Diggi Palace Hotel from January 23 to January 27, Jaipur literature festival is back with its 13th edition this year. With more than 300 eminent speakers and numerous events, the Jaipur Literature Festival 2020 is going to be a spectacular event. Authors and dignitaries from around the world will participate and will discuss various topics with each other and the crowd as well. Some of the prime themes for the 2020 edition of JLF include economics, science, and technology, climate change, poetry and fiction amongst others. Also, cultural performances including classical music and dance forms will give you a glimpse of the unadulterated Indian culture.
Read further below to know the major attractions, Jaipur Literature Festival has packed for you in 2020 –
It is the best time for every literature and arts junkie to treat yourself with the buffet of wisdom and knowledge at the JLF 2020. Over 300 speakers from across the globe are coming during the 5 days of this festival to share their experiences and thoughts will everyone. Make sure you check the schedule on the official website so you don’t miss your favorite speaker or writer’s session. Some of the exemplary celebrities that are coming this year to JLF are AJ Thomas, Alexandra Pringle, Annie Zaidi, Amitabh Mattoo, Manal Younus, Saba Naqvi, Nandita Das, Smriti Zubin Irani, Sonali Bendre, Saba Naqvi, Stephen Alter, and Terence Ward to mention a few.
Several authors and writers will be launching their books during the greatest literary fest of the world. Check the schedule and be present at your favorite author’s book launch and get firsthand information & insights about their book and their experiences and ideology that goes behind writing the book. This session can be really helpful for budding writers and authors.
Jaipur International Fest organizes numerous writing competitions for the budding writers every year. This year again, JLF have organized blogging contest and essay writing competition on the various themes including environment, economy, politics and gender & equal rights. Check the official website for the guidelines to participate in competitions.
During the Jaipur festival, you will not only find yourself surrounded by books and prominent literature experts but you can also get to enjoy some soul-soothing music, as well. JLF hosts breathtaking cultural performances from popular celebrities of the music industry. Don’t miss the musical evenings at the Jaipur Literature Festival.
It is the biggest publishing conclave in South Asia and is held alongside JLF. It is a great platform to share your work whether stories, poems or novels and receive feedback from international writers and publishers. A pitching session is also organized for beginners where they might get a chance to sign a book deal with a leading publishing house. Isn’t the best thing to start your year with? Just register yourself and participate in the iWrite competition to win this chance at luck.
Not only for the upcoming writers but JLF provides an excellent platform for the artisans and craftsmen of the country to showcase their unique products and enhance their customer base. You can get your hands on some amazing home decor items, cute stationery, traditional attires, jewelry and other unique gifts from several stalls during the fest.
Jaipur Literature Festival is a free event and is open to everyone. All the people who are interested in attending the festival just have to register themselves. However, there are few sessions and competitions which are ticketed. Register yourself and get the ticket from the official website of the Jaipur Literature Festival and present your registration receipt at the entrance. You can also register on the spot during the event.
Jaipur Literature Festival 2020 promises another year of excellence with a great line-up of distinguished speakers and literature experts not only from India but across the world. If you are a literature and arts buff, a visit to this mega event will delight you to the core. This literary festival is ideal to attend sessions from prominent speakers and engage yourself in debates and discussions. Also, participate in writing competitions and meet the famous personalities of the literature world. So, wait no more and go register yourself and enjoy a trip to the beautiful city of Jaipur.
In addition to visiting the Jaipur lit fest, you can also enjoy sightseeing in this beautiful city. Often termed as “Pink City”, Jaipur is home to a magnificent fort, palaces and beautiful gardens. Some of the must-visit tourist attractions to explore in Jaipur are –
One of the most stunning tourist spots in Jaipur is the magnificent Jal Mahal. Located in the middle of Man Sagar Lake, Jal Mahal is an architectural marvel that offers a picturesque view of the Aravalli hills. This 5-storey fort has only 1-storey above water and the rest of the fort is beneath the surface of the water which makes it a unique place to visit and enjoy the underwater experience.
One of the major tourist spots in Jaipur is the famous City Palace. Once the seat of the Maharaja of Jaipur, the palace is divided into several buildings and gardens. There is a museum that showcases numerous ancient artifacts and handcrafted products.
This massive structure made up of red and pink sandstone is another major tourist attraction of the city. This famous palace of winds with around 953 tiny windows is just the perfect place to enjoy the breathtaking views of the city.
Known for the amazing mirror work and splendid architecture, Amer Fort is a delight for the tourists. One of the major attractions of this place is the wonderful light and sound show. You can also enjoy elephant ride uphill to the entrance of the fort. This glorious fort is one of the best places in Jaipur for couples.
Sprawled over a massive area of 33 acres, this royal garden was built in the year 1868. This huge garden is also home to the famous Albert Hall Museum. One of the best tourist spots in Jaipur, this garden also has a zoo, art gallery, exhibition ground, Ravindra Rang Manch Theatre, a bird park, and numerous cafes and picnic spots.
By Air: If you wish to reach Jaipur via flight, Jaipur International Airport located in Sanganer is the nearest airport. It is located at a distance of about 13 kilometers from the city. The airport is connected to various countries with an intricate network of regular flights. The venue of the festival, The Diggi Palace Hotel is just 10 kilometers away from the airport. From here, you can hire a taxi or a cab to reach there.
By Train: You can also visit the city via railways. Jaipur railway station is well connected with all the major cities including Delhi, Mumbai, Jammu, Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Chennai and others. Another convenient railway head to reach Jaipur is the Gandhinagar railway station at a distance of 7 kilometers from the city. Once you deboard the train, you can hire a taxi or a cab to reach the venue of the Jaipur Literature Festival.
By Road: Another feasible option to visit the Jaipur Literature festival is via roadways. Jaipur enjoys great connectivity from most of the major cities via a chain of national highways. Several buses of Rajasthan State Road Transport Corporation and other private buses operate between the major cities regularly.
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