Written by Tanisha Cardozo || Team Allycaral
The 29th Jagatik Marathi Sammelan Goa 2026 was formally inaugurated at Kala Academy, Panaji, by Hon’ble Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant, marking the beginning of a three-day celebration of Marathi language, literature, and cultural thought.
Organised by the World Marathi Academy, Mumbai, in collaboration with various Goan cultural and literary institutions, this prestigious global literary gathering is being held on the theme “Shodh Marathi Manacha – 26 Goa”, reflecting a deeper exploration of Marathi identity, intellect, and cultural consciousness.
The inaugural ceremony witnessed the presence of several distinguished personalities, including Padma Vibhushan awardee Dr. Anil Kakodkar, renowned Indian actor and filmmaker Shri Mahesh Manjrekar, acclaimed filmmaker and Chairperson Shri Nagraj Manjule, and Kala Academy Chairperson Shri Babu Kavlekar, among other eminent guests from the fields of literature, cinema, and public life.
The Jagatik Marathi Sammelan serves as a vital platform for dialogue, artistic exchange, and intellectual engagement among Marathi scholars, writers, artists, and cultural practitioners from across India and the world. With a series of discussions, performances, and literary sessions planned over three days, the Goa edition reinforces the state’s role as a vibrant host for national and international cultural conversations.
