Name of Department: English
Name of Activity/Event: Kavya Yagya Season 2
Date on which Activity/Event was conducted: October 2-3, 2022
Professor/(s) In-charge: Jenny Rathod, Dr. Gajendra Panda, Dr. B. A. Rohit, Prof. S Z Chaudhary
Place where the Activity was conducted: The activity was conducted online via Zoom platform
Details of the Activity:
Introduction: L D Arts College proudly hosted the second edition of Kavya Yagya, an International Multilingual Poetry Festival, on October 2-3, 2022. This festival was a collaborative effort by the Departments of English, Sanskrit, Hindi, and Gujarati. The primary aim was to celebrate the art of poetry by inviting poets from various regions, languages, nations, and cultures to participate in this grand National and International Poetry Festival.
The Significance of Poetry: The festival aimed to highlight the importance of poetry in the contemporary world. Poetry, as an art form, offers a unique lens through which we can understand and appreciate the complexities of the world around us. In an era dominated by digital communication, poetry often remains underutilized and underestimated. However, its potential to convey profound insights into human experience and nature is unparalleled.
Poetry, considered one of the highest genres of literature, boasts a rich history spanning several millennia. It is a form of artistic expression that combines beauty, intensity, and an ideal fusion of thought and emotion. The poet, equipped with unusual sensitivity and insight, possesses the ability to articulate thoughts in a beautiful and romantic manner, thereby delighting and instructing the audience.
Kavya Yagya Season 2: The event, aptly named Kavya Yagya, is a testament to the college’s commitment to promoting unity in diversity. The festival featured poetry recitations in languages such as English, Sanskrit, Hindi, Gujarati, Bengali, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi and many others. This multilingual approach emphasized the college’s vision of bringing together varied languages, cultures, and nations under one creative umbrella.
Kavya Yagya Season 2 followed the success of its predecessor, Kavya Yagya Season 1, which took place from October 17-13, 2021. The inaugural event witnessed the participation of 47 poets from 35 countries, drawing attention from both print and electronic media. The resounding success of the first season inspired the organizers to continue this literary celebration, providing a platform for poets from diverse backgrounds.
The Yagya Concept: The term “Kavya Yagya” was carefully chosen to symbolize the essence of the event. Much like a yagya, or ritualistic offering, where offerings are made to a sacred fire, Kavya Yagya involved the poetic ‘ahutis’ (offerings) of numerous poets and creative individuals. It was a collective endeavor to create an atmosphere of artistic devotion, fostering a sense of unity among poets irrespective of linguistic or cultural differences.
Outcome of the Activity/Event :
Kavya Yagya Season 2 was more than a festival; it was a celebration of the universal language of poetry. By transcending linguistic, racial, regional, and cultural boundaries, the event contributed to the college’s broader mission of fostering global understanding and appreciation for the arts. The success of the festival not only showcased the power of poetry but also underscored the importance of cultural exchange and collaboration in our interconnected world.