Anwar Kamal

Curated curation

Three pillars of the festival

Poetic resonance

Mushaira & verse gatherings

Experience evening spotlighted arches filled with contemporary and classical poetry recitations from renowned literary masters.

Musical arts

Qawwali & classical ragas

Immerse your senses in soulful qawwali harmonies, classical instrumental ragas, and intimate late-night ghazal performances.

Heritage dining

Cuisines of Awadh

Savor authentic regional delicacies and traditional culinary masterclasses celebrating centuries of aristocratic dining heritage.

Interactive sessions

Workshops & panel discussions

Engage directly with scholars, calligraphers, and authors in intimate daytime sessions.

Visual art

Calligraphy masterclasses

Learn the delicate strokes and expressive forms of traditional Urdu script from master artisans.

Literary dialogue

Scholarly panel discussions

Listen to vibrant debates on contemporary literature, translation arts, and historical preservation.

Oral tradition

Dastangoi storytelling

Witness the revival of the lost medieval art of oral storytelling delivered by acclaimed practitioners.