Mathura, Uttar Pradesh: Author and poet Vidushi Malpani was honoured with the Sahitya Gaurav Samman at an All India Kavyotsav and Felicitation Ceremony organised by Narmada Aahwan Seva Samiti, Narmadapuram, on October 24–25, 2026. The literary event was held at Hotel Mahavir Inn, Mathura, on the auspicious occasion of Sharad Purnima. Her poetry collection, ‘Anubhuti Ka Prishth: Anant’, was also released during the programme.
The event was organised under the guidance of Captain Kishore Karaiya, chairman of Narmada Aahwan Seva Samiti. Former Member of Parliament and senior poet Prof. Ompal Singh Nidar served as the patron of the programme. Senior lyricist Bhudatt Sharma from Haridwar attended as the chief guest, while litterateur Anuradha Pandey from Delhi presided over the ceremony. Sunil Kehri from Bhopal was present as the special guest.
The programme was conducted by Dr. Shirish Agrawal, Raksha Purohit and Ramnath Yaduvanshi. More than 40 writers and poets from different parts of the country participated in the literary gathering, presenting their compositions across various genres. The poetry sessions featured humour, satire, romantic poetry, songs and ghazals, reflecting a range of literary expressions.
Following the poetry recitals, participating poets were felicitated with mementoes and the Sahitya Gaurav Samman in the presence of the dignitaries. The gathering provided a platform for writers from different regions to share their work and interact with fellow members of the literary community.
The release of ‘Anubhuti Ka Prishth: Anant’ was another highlight of the event. The book is the tenth instalment in Vidushi Malpani’s ‘Anubhuti Ka Prishth’ poetry collection series. The release marked another addition to her body of literary work.
Vidushi Malpani writes poetry and literature exploring human emotions, social concerns and varied experiences of life. Her work encompasses themes drawn from personal experiences and broader social realities.
The two-day literary gathering brought together poets and writers from across the country to celebrate poetry and literary expression. The felicitation ceremony and the release of ‘Anubhuti Ka Prishth: Anant’ formed part of the programme organised by Narmada Aahwan Seva Samiti in Mathura.