Agartala Hosts an Enchanting Evening of Stories, Literature and Music
By Our Correspondent
Agartala, September 13, 2026
An engaging literary evening celebrating the art of storytelling was organised in Agartala by ‘Golper Jonno’, one of the notable platforms for storytelling and literary activities in Northeast India. The aesthetically curated ‘Golper Asor’ (Storytelling Session) was held at the Medhangon Hall, bringing together storytellers, writers, readers, literature enthusiasts and lovers of the performing arts.
The programme demonstrated how storytelling can be presented not merely as a literary exercise but as an engaging and artistic cultural experience. The presence and participation of literature lovers added vibrancy to the gathering, which featured discussions, story readings and musical performances.
The first session focused on the theme “The Dark Times in Tripura’s Stories”, with an insightful discussion by Professor Shekhar Das. His presentation explored the portrayal of difficult and challenging periods in Tripura’s literary landscape and highlighted the role of storytelling in reflecting social realities and human experiences.
The session was followed by a discussion titled “The Story Behind the Beginning of Stories”, where novelist Shyamal Baidya and storyteller Mita Ray shared experiences from their own literary journeys. Their reflections offered the audience an intimate glimpse into how their engagement with storytelling and literature began and evolved over the years.
The second session was devoted to story readings. Storytellers Biswajit Bandyopadhyay, Rita Ghosh, Bithika Chowdhury and Manisha Karmakar presented their works before the audience. Their fluent, confident and expressive readings added depth to the evening and were warmly appreciated by those present.
Music also formed an integral part of the programme. Professor Dr Debjani Bhattacharyya and Dr Rituporna Chakraborty performed during the event, adding a musical dimension to the literary gathering and further enhancing its cultural appeal.
The entire programme was conducted by noted elocution artist Susmita Dhar, whose presentation helped maintain the flow and ambience of the evening.
The organisers said that similar storytelling and literary programmes would be organised in the future as part of their efforts to create a wider platform for storytelling, writers and literature enthusiasts in Tripura and the Northeast.
The event concluded on a positive note, underlining the enduring appeal of the spoken and written story as a medium of artistic expression, cultural engagement and social reflection.
more news...