"Let me also echo what others have already said so eloquently - it was a fabulous gathering, well-conceived, flawlessly executed, and above all, with a human touch and exceptional attention to details. My felicitations and appreciation to all members of Team BLF! Celebrate!"

"Dear BLF Team, On behalf of Ruh-e-Virasat, I would like to extend our sincere and heartfelt gratitude to Team BLF for providing us with the esteemed opportunity to perform on the second day of the Bhopal Literature Festival 2026. We are deeply grateful to the entire BLF 2026 organizing team for their support and for curating such a prestigious platform. It was truly an honour to present “Shaam-e-Kalaam”, and to be a part of an evening that celebrated art, literature, and cultural heritage in such a meaningful way. We look forward to the possibility of being associated with the Bhopal Literature Festival in the coming years and contributing to its continued legacy. Warm regards"

"Sincerely wish to thank the entire team of BLF for the brilliant knowledge kumb and amazingly smooth planning. Everything was extremely well planned and organised. Had a great experience. Met some old friends and made some new ones. Thank you very much. 🙏"

"Absolutely second all the compliments and gratitude for the organizing team ✨✨. Truly fabulous experience, as always. And of course, incredible mix of diverse views, topics and speakers, along with a highly engaged audience. Thank you to all of the speakers also for making it such a thought provoking festival. Look forward to staying in touch."

"Kudos to the entire team BLF for the stupendous event. The seamless execution of all the proceedings and more importantly the hospitality extended to all guests and dignitaries is worth emulating. Everything was taken care of to the tee and seamlessly. Thank you and gratitude for making us part of this vibrant confluence of arts culture and literature. Jai Hind"

"Let me also take this opportunity to express deep appreciation for your thought and creativity that has curated BLF over the years to emerge as such a happening place not only in Bhopal but on our national stage, coveting not only literature and the arts but placing them in the geopolitics of the world. Fabulous"

"A big THANK YOU to Raghav Chandra Sir and the team BLF for conceptualising such an avenue and making so elaborate arrangements. My special thanks and appreciation for Sulakshna for an amazing job and flawless execution. I am in the process of training ChatGPT and wish to take lessons on event management from this grand event. I carry with me fond memories from interactions on and off the stage. Everything was so mesmerising. Made lots of friends. My regards and gratitude to you all."

"All the best for a power packed closing day! Raghav Chandra Ji, members of the Society for Culture and Environment, and Sulakshna —I’m back in Bombay with deep appreciation for everything from the iconic venue, the choice of moderators, the student interactions and the seamless logistics. I met a cast of formidable characters over two days. A few of us went for the heritage walk organised by the festival last morning with Dr Pooja Saxena which I highly recommend to those still there. Thank you for bringing us together for this knowledge kumbh, and the Durgabai painting is definitely a queen among festival mementoes.✨"

"I’m back in Delhi, but a part of me still lingers at the BLF. In my mind, I can’t help but envision all the conversations and activities I missed and those that'll unfold today. It was truly an amazing experience, marked by meticulous and thoughtful planning where every requirement was anticipated and addressed. Enriching, thought-provoking, and energizing are just a few words that encapsulate this festival. Kudos to the wonderful team for conceptualizing such a remarkable event and executing it flawlessly. My best wishes to BLF, now and always!"

"Good Morning to all esteemed members of the group. We had an amazing session on Ratan Tata A Life yesterday. Participating in BLF was a great experience, exciting and intellectually invigorating. The audience's active participation made me feel we were really in a “Knowledge Kumbh.” All this could not have happened without the meticulous planning and hard work put in by Raghav Chandra, Sulakshna Choudhury and their amazing team. Everything was flawless. Vikas Rakheja and Abhilash Khandekar were everywhere, attending to various aspects of the festival. They made things look very easy. Thank you all for this opportunity to be a part of the BLF. Indeed, a memorable experience. I’m most grateful. In admiration, Dr Thomas Mathew"

"Thank you to the entire team of Bhopal Literature Festival for a warm welcome, beautiful ambience and excellent sessions at Bharat Bhawan. I enjoyed my stay in Bhopal. Warm regards"

"What fantastic arrangements from the airport pick up to the hotel to the venue . Nobody could have done it better . It was the best organised LitFest I’ve ever attended. Very impressive in every way . Thank you so much for inviting me to be part of this wonderful event ."

"Dear Team BLF, Thank you from way down deep for the fabulous arrangements and that personal touch. It has been superbly curated. Sincere “Shukriya” Best. Rajiv Sinha"

"My sincerest gratitude to Team BLF for another year of fascinating conversations and learnings. I couldn’t have asked for more. 🌻 More power to the surreal world of BLF and its people. With gratitude, Bhāskar Indrakanti"

"Namaskar. It was very engaging and great fun to attend the outstanding Bhopal Literature and Art Festival 2026! My session was also conducted very well and was very stimulating and interesting. The organisation, professionalism and energy of BLF were incredible, and kudos to the entire team! You made me feel like a guest at a family wedding! Thank you for your help, hospitality and support 🙏"

"Such warm hospitality, flawless arrangements, and a rich literary ambience! Heartfelt thanks for making me a part of BLF. It was truly a fulfilling experience. Sincere thanks to Sulakshna ji and the entire team as well. Carrying fond memories! Regards"

"Deep gratitude and huge appreciation for the entire BLF team for an absolutely flawless event. The clock work precision, hospitality, and shear diversity of topics being covered at BLF truly makes it a benchmark for other fests in the country! Thanks a lot for inviting me, it was an absolute honour 😊🙏"

"What a fantastic piece. The festival has a soul. Creates a deep sense of belonging. I sulk everytime I am not included!"

"Thank you to the entire team at BLF for the warm hospitality and excellent arrangements for BLF. I had a good time and a great session."

"BLF is an event Bhopal awaits come every January. This year is no different. Welcome everyone and yes a Big thank you to Team BLF.."

"BLF is creating a niche for itself by bringing different & diverse issues for discussions coupled with launching books covering contemporary themes. Importantly outstanding personalities/ achievers grace BLF in the beautiful setting of Bharat Bhavan. Looking forward to be part of it."

"Thank you Team BLF for your fantastic and meticulous arrangements! I’m excited for my first ever trip to Bhopal❤️"

"Truly meticulous planning...details worked out to perfection kudos to Team BLF"

"The BLF concluded yesterday but the exemplary spirit of the Festival lingers on. It is not possible to fully acknowledge the extraordinary organizational skills of the entire team of BLF. They were not only efficient, they were warm. Everything was meticulously planned and flawlessly executed. No visible tension, no pretense, no pomposity; just simple dedication. We are grateful and would like to keep this memory stored in our happiness vault forever. God bless them and the BLF. No wonder this Festival has made a mark in the literary landscape. Three Cheers Ashok Lavasa"

"Festival rooted in our rich culture and heritage, ideas and compelling conversations. We had a great Indian heritage, a great culture and a great civilization, which alas, we could not inherit, because between the ancient and the contemporary there was too wide a breach, an unbridged gorge, a hiatus. The invaders, missionaries, conquistadors & Victorians.....had struck at our aesthetic potentialities, and we had dwindled and become culturally poor, with no pride in our own heritage. In this gorge remained ignorance, philistinism, bad taste, imitation, unoriginality.. The Bhopal Literature Festival seeds hope, enthusiasm for the retrieval of our roots, the renewal of a sound foundation to build an edifice of world class literary & artistic tradition in contemporary times. It was a delight to be a part of this festival.....a toast to the Directors, Organizers, Founders and team BLF Bhopal 🌹👍😊 Janeita Singh author- researcher - art critic"

"My sincere compliments to Team BLF for the meticulous planning and thoughtful arrangements. Very impressive indeed, and truly heartwarming. Warmly Vandana R Singh"

"Dear Raghav, The recently concluded three day Bhopal Literature Festival was a treat to all the book lovers and those who indulge in other creative pursuits. I have been visiting it for the last 6 years and I find that every succeeding year the content and presentation of the festival are improving manyfold. This year the overall discipline, the individual events and the recreational activities were very well planned and executed. The entire event is really praiseworthy."

"Dear Raghav: Thanks so much for inviting me to BLF and making it such a memorable experience. You and your team have done a great job"

"Dear Raghav Chandra Sir, Thank you for making my dream come true and offering me this incredible opportunity. Being a part of BLF 2025 was not just an enriching experience but a deeply fulfilling one, filled with thought-provoking discussions, new perspectives, and inspiring conversations. My heartiest congratulations on the phenomenal success of the event! The curation, execution, and the sheer energy of BLF 2025 reflected the immense dedication and passion behind it. It was an honor to witness and be a part of such a brilliantly orchestrated gathering of minds and ideas, I will cherish the experience for a long time to come. Looking forward to many more editions of BLF under your visionary leadership"

"Thank you for inviting me to the Bhopal Literature Festival for the launch of my book "Bhopal '92". I truly appreciate your support and enthusiasm. I'm looking forward to staying in touch and exploring opportunities to collaborate in the future."

"Dear Raghav ji, Congratulations on yet another wonderful edition of the Bhopal Lit and Art fest and thank you for giving me the opportunity to moderate a panel discussion. I enjoyed my session on Children's literature!!"

"Thanks very much Raghav for giving me the honour of being here at the festival which you have so wonderfully curated and brought to life !"

"Thank you very much for the invitation. I too found immense value and inspiration and I was so honoured to attend. Thank you for taking the time to send a message and I hope we can connect again."

"Thank you, Raghav for your kind words and for being such a wonderful host of a fabulous event. I was delighted with the response. It would have been wonderful to spend more time with you...I hope there will be another opportunity."

"Dear Raghav, Noticed the richly deserved praise for your contribution to the BLF. Having been there once, I agree entirely. Best wishes"

"Dear Raghav sir, Thank you so much for your kind words and they mean a lot to me. Thank you so much for providing me this opportunity and inviting me to such a fabulous event. It was a matter of great pride and honor to be a part of this wonderful event. This was meticulously planned and organized. The warmth infused with great detailing and made this event an amazing experience in every way for all of us. Special gratitude to you sir for making this happen for me. Many regards and many thanks"

"Congratulations on a superb BLF ... the overall positive vibe, helpful nature and terrific hospitality was just amazing. Can't thank you enough."

"Congratulations to the whole team for organising such a grand festival with clockwork precision , meticulous planning and execution. Just amazing ."

"Very well organised. My compliments to Raghavji, Abhilashji and Sulakshana ji."

"Heartiest compliments to team BLF for an excellent BLF. The young brigade was enthusiastic and professional. All activities were well coordinated, the topics and speakers were domain experts. Best wishes for all your endeavours in future. Jai Hind"

"Thanks Abhilashji. I must admit that BLF was a magnificent & grand show, definitely for the meticulous planning, hard work and execution by you and your dedicated team. Congratulations and Namaskar."

"Congratulations to team BLF for a wonderful show and a superb effort."

"बहुत सुंदर आयोजन I इस तीन दिवसीय कार्यक्रम में एक ही स्थान पर इतने सारे विविध विषयों पर ज्ञानवर्धक और आकर्षक व्याख्यान सुनियोजित तरीके से होना,साथ ही ट्राइबल फेयर, नई किताबों का विमोचन, अच्छी किताबों की उपलब्धता I यह सब आदरणीय राघव जी और उनकी पूरी टीम की अथक मेहनत का सफल परिणाम है।इस फेस्टिवल ने भोपाल को साहित्यिक और सांस्कृतिक रूप में राष्ट्र पटल पर रेखांकित किया है।साथ ही सुलक्षणा जी आप को भी बहुत बेहतर कोऑर्डिनेशन के लिए बधाई देती हूं I"

"भोपाल साहित्य एवं कला महोत्सव के‌ सुव्यवस्थित, सुसंस्कारित,सुचिन्तित , सफल, सार्थक आयोजन की हार्दिक बधाई। आयोजन में भारतीय साहित्य और कला के विविध पक्षों पर सारे संवाद भारतीय भाषाओं में न होकर अभारतीय भाषा में सम्पन्न हुए। जबकि आज सारे भारतीय भाषाओं के साहित्य मनीषी बहुत अच्छी हिन्दी या अन्य भारतीय भाषाओं का सम्पन्न ज्ञान रखते हैं। यह अभिनन्दनीय है। भाषा संस्कृति की संवाहक होती है।एक प्रकार से वह संस्कृति ही होती है। प्रत्येक भाषा की‌ अपनी संस्कृति होती है। निवेदन है कि ऐसे आयोजनों में अधिकाधिक हमारी भाषा का उपयोग करें तो नयी पीढ़ी और प्रबुद्ध जन तथा नागरिकों को सकारात्मक संदेश जाएगा। ऐसे आयोजन स्वस्थ समाज के निर्माण में सांस्कृतिक भूमिका निभाते हैं। पुनः एक बहुत अच्छे साहित्य उत्सव-आयोजन की हार्दिक बधाई। साधुवाद।"

"I would like to add to the congratulations here. It was my wife Saroj and my first visit to BLF and were were very touched by the warmth and the hospitality with which we were received. Enjoyed meeting several participants and speakers and made many new friends."

"Thank you for the wonderful opportunity of participating in this great event. It was nice to return to Bhopal and meet old friends. Congratulations to everyone who worked to make it a success. May this festival grow and prosper in years to come and delight of Bhopal."

"It was a pleasure to return to BLF. The organization was impeccable and the attention to detail admirable. I hope it will never lose the intimacy of scale that makes it unique, and such a welcome change from the bigger and more impersonal lit fests. Thanks and congratulations to the entire organizing team!"

"I too echo the sentiments of participants. Impeccable arrangements , stimulating discourses and team BLF’s inimitable hospitality - President to the young volunteers . Salaam BLF"

"The BLF was truly a remarkable experience. The arrangements were impeccable, and the selection of topics and speakers was wonderfully diverse. I especially appreciated that the festival maintained its focus without getting lost in commercial noise. A big thank you and congratulations to Raghav Chandra Sir and his team, particularly Sulakshna, for their hard work. I look forward to seeing the festival grow and thrive in the coming years."

"Sulakshana: You and your team have been great. Warm, affectionate, and efficient. Will carry very fond memories. Thanks so much."

"Greetings. I’d too join the chorus in thanking the organisers of BLF to give a new author like me an opportunity to present his book. It was a very well organised literature and art event, well participated by all walks of life - from students to the literary giants. I’m also grateful to all the students and volunteers to have helped us whenever we required inputs. Regarding videos, it would be nice, if the videos are produced individually session-wise so that it is easy to download. I look forward to participating in BLF again in future."

"Heartiest congratulations for yet another successful edition of BLF! There was an eye for detail for every aspect of the Festival , impeccable organisation and coordination, astute time keeping and great warmth and hospitality, ,not to forget the scrumptious and delectable lunches and dinners! My sincere appreciation and gratitude especially to Mr Raghav Chandra for his kind invitation and to Sulakshna Ji for her admirable patience for braving innumerable queries that came her way which she managed with such panache and sophistication. Thank you ALL once again, TEAM BLF ! For me, the sessions at the BLF were food for my soul. I had the good fortune to meet some wonderful people who are doing such admirable work in their respective fields. Would love to connect with them."

"Congratulations to Raghav, Abhilash, Sulakshna and Suresh for being so efficient and responsive."

"My heartfelt congratulations on the incredible success of BLF 2025! It was a truly enriching experience—one that filled my cup with profound thoughts, intellect, and invaluable learnings. A special thanks to Raghav Chandra Sir, Brig Sanjay Agarwal Sir, Sulakshana Ma’am, and Pravin Ji for their impeccable efforts right from curating, facilitating, and orchestrating it seamlessly. I’m sure many more hands and minds worked tirelessly behind the scenes to make this event what it was, and I extend my gratitude to each one of them. I also had the privilege of listening and meeting so many remarkable experts, each of whom opened new perspectives for me. The depth of discussions and exchange of ideas will stay with me long after the event, inspiring me in ways I hadn’t imagined. I’m truly grateful to have been a part of it"

"Thank you Raghav, for inviting me and giving me the opportunity to meet and interact with some wonderful people . You have created this high quality event , which I hope will only get better with time . It requires great courage and vision to organise such an event , which you and your team have admirably achieved. My thanks to Sulakshna also for all the help extended by her whenever needed."

"Thank you to Mr Raghav Chandra for inviting me to be a part of this well planned Literature festival. Also thanks to Sulakshnaji and her team for meticulous organisation and eye for detail. It was truly a memorable experience. I enjoyed my interactions with the audience during my session, and the many thought provoking sessions that I attended. Have also met interesting people and made many friends Thanks again. Looking forward to more connections in the future."

"Shri Raghav Chandra ji. Abhilash ji , sulakshana ji and the entire team of BLF , thank you so much for the wonderful atmosphere and the warmth."

"Fabulous effort and thank you for the hospitality. I thoroughly enjoyed my interactions and book talk at the festival"

"Congratulations and thanks for organising such a wonderful event. Shri Raghav Chandra ji. Abhilash ji, Sulakshna ji and the entire team of BLF, thank you for all the warmth and hospitality. It was a wonderful and rich experience for me, learned a lot, and met a lot of experienced people. Thank you for providing a space to share the stories of Kashmiri Sikhs to the larger world. Such events are what gives a writer like me inspiration to write more and bring more unheard histories to the world."

"Thank you for the incredible opportunity to share insights from Supercharge Your Destiny and mark its Central India launch on such a prestigious platform. The seamless organization, warm hospitality, and engaging audience made it an unforgettable experience. A special thanks to @Raghav Chandra Ji sir for creating this amazing thing and giving me an opportunity, appreciation to @Sulakshna Choudhry for making us feel so welcome and @Shalini Mahajan for the enriching discussion. Your efforts truly made the event exceptional! Grateful for your support in fostering meaningful conversations."

"Thank you so much for all you did to make us feel as habitants of a larger tent, well organised and well run with fresh air, water, food and tea a plenty. Hope and pray it retains its uniqueness and would love to remain connected with BLF community."

"As a poet I wish to express my experience through these lines as below. With care and grace, the space was set. A journey of insights we won't forget. Your hospitality, warmth that shined bright, Every detail arranged to everyone's delight. Congratulations to the team, so wise and true, For crafting an event with a golden hue. Special thanks to Raghav Chandra Sir, Sulakshna ma'am and the whole team. It was a wonderful learning experience, having met so many amazing people from diverse fields."

"Thank you Mr Raghav Chandra, Sulakshana & the whole BLF team for an excellent festival! The best part (for me) has been coming to Bhopal & to Madhya Pradesh."

"Heartiest congratulations on organising such a successful and enriching event, and my sincere thanks for your warmth and hospitality. What struck me most was the palpable sense of pride among the youth, professionals, local booksellers, and volunteers who came together to host this magnificent festival. It was a wonderfully enriching experience, offering valuable insights and the opportunity to engage with people brimming with fascinating ideas. Thank you once again, and cheers to each member of the organising team, as well as all the participants, for making this festival such a memorable one."

"Thank you to each of you at BLF @Raghav Chandra Ji @Sulakshna Choudhry @Abhilash Khandekar @Meera Dass"

"Thank you Team BLF for a wonderful experience. From the sessions to conduct to logistics and hospitality everything was fantastic."

"Everything was wonderful at the Bhopal literary festival ! From arrangements to logistics to the venue and most of all the volunteers and those running the festival ! Great experience !"

"Many thanks to Raghav Chandra , Sulakshna and the entire BLF team for the lovely festival and warm hospitality ! Loved my session and the overall festival ambience ! Great show!"

"Congratulations to the organisers, Raghav, Sulakshna and all the others for this wonderful event. The hospitality and arrangements were immaculate and the enthusiasm heart-warming. A big thank you to all."

"Thank you, everyone, for your warmth, hospitality and for making the festival such a lovely experience."

"It was a pleasure to be part of BLF. Smooth and silky organisation, comfortable stay, unique presentation, a confluence of literary thought and personages, an extremely well-knit presentation with no hitches, glitches, stitches and hiccups, a seamless gliding from one part to another... Thank you for this marvellous confluence of intelligent minds and well-conducted events. Take a bow, planners and presenters. Jewel in the Crown.. Pratibha Singh Baghel's performance. It was a magical stay, so well-organised, so explicitly detailed, that thanks is a small word to encompass the sense of gratitude. For me, Bhopal was a case of love at first sight. Special thanks to Sulakshna for the extremely well-co-ordinated organisation from beginning to end, entry to exit. That too without a frown, fluster or furrowed forehead. Congrats and thanks to Mr Raghav Chandra for his unruffled and cool management"

"Grateful for the lovely experience of excellent hospitality and competent management! Felicitations to the whole team."

"Thank u so much for inviting me and giving opportunity to present a new subject. All arrangement etc were perfect. Atmosphere was charged. I wish u good luck for all events in future."

"My heartfelt gratitude to you all, especially to Raghavjee for the tender care he bestowed on us."

"I am humbled and honoured to have had the opportunity to share the time, space and stage with all of you - wonderful thinkers and change makers. I have come back with a heart full of warmth and affection that I received , a mind full of ideas, and also made some wonderful friends at BLF. Your personal attention towards making sure that you interacted with every one of the delegates and ensuring that each one of us is so well taken care of- is truly a heart-touching gesture. I am inspired to make an even deeper impact in the near future. BLF 2025 itself was absolutely worth the time and effort. Your team ensured that everything was well taken care of. Special thanks to Sulakshna ji, Sanjay ji for having showcased my book at BLF and Meenakshi ji for being the source. Thank you for your humility and inspirational leadership. Keep touching lives !"

"Dear Raghav Chandraji, Sulakshanaji, and Abhilashji, It was wonderful participating in such a well organized and well attended lit fest. Many thanks for your warmth, hospitality, and amazing organizational skills."

"Thank you to Team BLF for a most memorable BLF 2025"

"Thank you @Sulakshna Choudhry and BLF team for a wonderful time in the city of lakes."

"Congratulations to team BLF for a wonderful experience."

"Dear BLF team and Mr.Raghav Chandra, this is just to express my sincere thanks to all of you for the wonderful experience that the festival proved to be. I enjoyed every minute."

"Thank you all soo oo much for such a fabulous festival, It was ethereal. Enjoyed every minute of it. Kudos to the whole team BLF."

"The arrangements were very well done and it was wonderful to be at the BLF 25. Many thanks to the team who organised it"

"Congratulations for the grand event of BLF 2025 and my gratitude to BLF for wonderful arrangements"

"Take this opportunity to thank team BLF for the excellent arrangements"

"Thank you for bringing th topic of Children's Literature into the BLF fold - it is an important start indeed. Thanks for all the thoughtful arrangements too."