Poets Captivate Audience with Powerful and Emotional Verses at Adams Ground
Almora. As part of the historic Nanda Devi Fair, a grand Kavi Sammelan (poetry gathering) was organized on Sunday at Adams Ground. The event turned out to be a remarkable confluence of literature and culture. Regional and national-level poets participated, enchanting the audience with their powerful, satirical, emotional, and inspirational compositions.
The program was presided over by committee president Manoj Verma, with former Municipal Chairman Prakash Chandra Joshi as the chief guest. The event was conducted by committee secretary Manoj Sanwal. Present on the dais were chief cultural convener Tara Joshi, co-convener Ravi Goyal, manager Anoop Sah, treasurer Harish Bisht, chief convener Arjun Bisht Cheema, and other distinguished personalities.
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Impressive Presentations by Poets
Dr. D.S. Bora delivered a powerful poem on social issues.
Vipin Joshi ‘Komal’ moved the audience with his ghazals and lyrical pieces.
Shankar Joshi and Prema Gadkoti focused on folk culture and women empowerment.
Vinita Joshi and Chandra Upreti entertained with sharp satire on contemporary issues.
Kamla Bisht and Dhruv Tamta won applause with poems rooted in Uttarakhand’s folk traditions.
Kewalanand Joshi and Uday Kirola added humor and wit to the evening.
Mohan Lal Tamta and Dharaballabh Pandey also left their mark with engaging poetry.
Prof. Rizwana Siddiqui and Narendra Pal Singh brought literary depth and sensitivity.
Beena Chaturvedi and Dinesh Pandey evoked emotions with poems on the motherland and society.
Prof. Hamid Ansari and Prof. Dev Singh Pokhariya inspired youth through motivational verses.
Journalist-poet Naveen Bisht earned much appreciation with his soulful compositions in the Kumaoni language.
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Statement by Naveen Bisht
During the program, poet Naveen Bisht said:
“The Nanda Devi Fair is not just a symbol of religious faith, but also a celebration of our folk culture, literature, and collective consciousness. Events like this Kavi Sammelan allow us to shape the truths of society into words and share them with people. Literature is the bridge that connects generations and keeps us rooted in our traditions.”
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Dignitaries and Audience
The event witnessed the presence of several public representatives and literature enthusiasts, including councilor Kuldeep Mer, Abhishek Joshi, Vijay Bhatt ‘Guddu’, convenor Amarnath Singh Negi, media in-charge Kapil Malhotra, manager Harish Bhandari, Hitesh Verma, Jagat Tiwari, Ashish Bisht, Daya Krishna Pargai, Naman Bisht, Pankaj Pargai, Aditya Bisht, Govind Mehra and many others who contributed actively to the program’s success.
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Guest Remarks
Chief guest Prakash Chandra Joshi remarked that the Kavi Sammelan is a strong medium to keep cultural heritage alive. “Literature is the mirror of society, and such events give the young generation a chance to connect with their roots,” he said.
Committee president Manoj Verma expressed gratitude to all the poets and attendees, stating that the cultural programs of the Nanda Devi Fair are not just for entertainment but also serve the purpose of spreading social awareness and unity.
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A Memorable Literary Evening
The Kavi Sammelan continued late into the night, with thunderous applause after each poet’s recital echoing across the ground. The audience will long remember this unique blend of emotions, humor, and thought.
