Open-air panel discussions
Literature, society and public life meet through open conversation.
Janakpurdham, Nepal · Celebrating seven editions since 2019
जनकपुर साहित्य महोत्सव — Janakpur Literature Festival
Where stories find their home.
Literature meets living culture. Conversations become connections.
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The latest edition
Seven editions.
A continuing conversation.
The seventh festival took place on 15–17 May 2026 at the Mahendra Narayan Nidhi Culture Center in Janakpurdham. Literature and Mithila heritage shared the stage with discussions of women’s empowerment, sport, technology and geopolitics.
Meet the 2026 speakers- When
- 15–17 May 2026
- Where
- Mahendra Narayan Nidhi Culture Center, Janakpurdham
- Beyond the panels
- Heritage walks, book launches and a children’s activity corner
This is JLF
Big ideas.
Deep roots.
A festival that speaks in many voices.
Writers and readers. Artists and audiences. Questions and possibilities. Janakpur Literature Festival brings them together in a celebration of literature and the culture of Mithila.
Our storyVoices from our stage
Ideas from
many perspectives.
7editions since 2019
140+speakers on our stage
3days of conversation, music and culture
7,100+in-person attendees
Find your way in
Follow your curiosity.
What to expect
A festival in
three expressions.
Live musical concerts
Musicians and performers bring a different energy to the festival stage.
Meet the performers →
Inter-school literary competitions
Students share their creativity and become part of the literary community.
Misri Band live performances
In the words of Vidyapati
देसिल बयना सब जन मिट्ठा“The language of one's own land is sweet to all.”
A FEW THINGS TO KNOW
Before you join us.
When is the next edition?
New dates will be announced by the festival organisers. Follow the official festival page for updates.
How can I volunteer?
Applications open ahead of each edition and are announced on the festival’s Facebook page. You can also register your interest.
Are the speakers on this website the next lineup?
No. They have appeared at past editions. The lineup for the next edition will be announced by the organisers.
Are festival events ticketed?
No. Festival events are free to attend.
Who organises the festival?
Janakpur Literature Festival is organised by Nawa Mithila Foundation.
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