Rampur: A grand literary gathering organized by the Rampur chapter of Surabhi Cultural Group, Lucknow, was held at Anand Convent School, Jwala Nagar, to commemorate the second death anniversary of renowned lyricist Virendra Saral. The event featured a poetry symposium, the launch of the poetry anthology Anand Chhand Mala – Part 2, and the felicitation of 23 literary figures from various districts and states for their outstanding contributions to Hindi literature.
The program began with a heartfelt tribute to the late Virendra Saral, as poets and literary enthusiasts reminisced about his immense contributions to the world of literature. The attendees described him as a devoted literary personality whose works continue to inspire generations. The event commenced with the lighting of the ceremonial lamp before an image of Goddess Saraswati by President Jitendra Kamal Anand and Secretary Anmol Ragini.
Honorees Recognized for Contributions to Hindi Literature
As part of the Virendra Saral Smriti Samman, the following literary luminaries were honored:
- Pilibhit: Satyapal Singh Sajag, Rajni Singh
- Uttarakhand: Anand Vardhan Sharma, Pushpa Joshi Prakamya, Ram Ratan Yadav, Dr. Geeta Mishra Geet
- Moradabad: Dr. Preeti Agarwal, Rajeev Prakhar, Uday Prakash Saxena, Dr. Neeru Kapoor
- Bareilly: Kiran Prajapati Dilwari, Rajbala Dhairya
- Amroha: Indu Rani
- Rampur: Balveer Singh, Shobhit Gupta, Shiv Prakash Saxena, Sohan Lal Bharti, Ravi Prakash, Upasana Anand Saxena, Rajveer Singh Raj, Anjum Saxena, Ajay Kumar Singh
Poetry Symposium and New Year Wishes
The poetry symposium brought together accomplished poets from various regions. Notable participants included:
- Moradabad: Dr. Seema Saxena, Dr. Swadesh Bhatnagar
- Kasganj: Pramesh Lata Pandey
- Rampur: Preeti Chaudhary, Onkar Singh Vivek, Piyush Saxena
- Sherkot: Pramesh Lata Pandey
The poets bid farewell to the passing year and extended warm wishes for the upcoming New Year through their captivating verses.
Leadership and Coordination
The event was presided over by Jitendra Kamal Anand, whose visionary leadership underscored the significance of such literary gatherings. Anmol Ragini expertly anchored the event, ensuring a smooth and engaging experience for the audience.
The Virendra Saral Smriti Samman ceremony celebrated the timeless legacy of Virendra Saral while recognizing the contributions of contemporary literary figures, fostering a deeper appreciation for Hindi literature and its enduring cultural significance.
