Literati Chandigarh LitFest
Power of words
14th Edition · 2026
04–06 December
Sukhna Lake Club, Chandigarh
About CLF Literati
Many voices. A brighter tomorrow.
Since 2013, CLF Literati has brought writers, thinkers, artists and readers together in Chandigarh a vibrant space for conversations in Hindi, English, Punjabi and Urdu. Envisioned by Festival Director Dr. Sumita Misra, it celebrates ideas that inspire a kinder, more inclusive world.
Read the Literati story“In a city designed
for people, ideas
find their space.”
Chandigarh Literature Festival
The next chapter
CLF Literati 2026
04 – 06 December 2026
Sukhna Lake Club, Chandigarh
Set beside the serene waters of Sukhna Lake, with the Shivalik and distant Kasauli hills framing the horizon, Literati enjoys one of Chandigarh’s most iconic settings.
Sukhna Lake Club brings together nature, architecture and culture creating a distinctive backdrop where writers, readers and ideas come together.
Our speakers
Voices that shaped Literati.
Writers. Thinkers. Artists. Storytellers.
25 speakers from 2022
A journey of ideas.
A timeline of conversations, people and moments that continue to inspire.
- 2013
- 2015
- 2017
- 2019
- 2021
- 2026
Different languages. A shared tomorrow.
Words of appreciation.
“I have attended so many literary festivals but the kind of audience, their participation, has just floored us all.”
About Chandigarh Literary Society
The roots
behind Literati.
The Chandigarh Literary Society (CLS) is a not-for-profit registered body formed with the aim of promoting literature and creative writing in the North Indian region. CLS serves as a network of creative minds, nurturing talent and bringing together writers, publishers, intellectuals, students and scholars.
It organises local, regional, national and interactive events and competitions.
CLS is registered under 80G of income tax act and also for CSR.
Know more about CLSMoments that stay
Photo Gallery
A glimpse into the conversations, celebrations and connections
that make Literati special.
Watch & revisit
Stories in Motion
Relive the conversations, performances and moments that made Literati unforgettable.
Media Coverage
Literati in print, on screen, and across the news.
Celebrating excellence
LITERATI
Book Awards 2026
The Chandigarh Literature Festival (CLF) is proud to announce the CLF LITERATI Book Award – a celebration of prose, passion, and publishing excellence.
Award categories
English
Fiction
English
Non-Fiction
Hindi
Fiction/Non-Fiction
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