Jammu, Feb 28: Jammu and Kashmir Academy of Art, Culture and Languages (JKAACL) in collaboration with Sahitya Akademi, New Delhi, Friday organised a literary event ‘Sahitya Manch’ at the K L Saigal Hall, Jammu.
The event, dedicated to Dogri poetry, brought together celebrated poets and literary enthusiasts, offering an enriching experience for the audience.
The ‘Sahitya Manch’ showcased the creative brilliance of prominent Dogri poets, including Dr Om Goswami; Om Vidyaarthi; Mangal Das Dogra and T R Magotra.
The poets recited their compositions, weaving a tapestry of emotions through their eloquent verses.
The poetry session not only highlighted the beauty of the Dogri language but also touched upon diverse themes of culture, tradition and contemporary life, resonating deeply with the audience.
The session was presided over by the Dogri poet and Padma Shri awardee, Mohan Singh, who also delivered the welcome address.
As the Convener Dogri, Sahitya Akademi, New Delhi, Mohan Singh emphasised the importance of nurturing regional languages through such platforms and praised the participating poets for their significant contributions to Dogri literature.
Secretary JKAACL, Harvinder Kour in her address as the chief guest, appreciated the collaborative efforts of JKAACL and Sahitya Akademi in promoting Dogri language and literature.
She highlighted the pivotal role of literature in preserving cultural heritage and encouraged young poets and writers to engage with Dogri and contribute to its growth.
