Shaili Chopra

Chopra shares that the idea for the event was conceived over a month ago, and that a festival exclusively on feminist poetry has never been held on such a scale before. "Feminist poetry in India has been largely a product of social media, especially Instagram. We wanted this to be a safe space as well as give a plank to up and coming talent. We're providing a collective platform for individual revolutions," says Chopra.

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The line-up includes noted poets from the country, including Arundhati Subramaniam, Rochelle Potkar, Megha Rao and Sriti Jha. Global voices such as Sabrina Benaim, Bryony Littlefair, and Charmaine Pollard are part of the agenda that includes panels, readings, performances and workshops.

Foram Shah

There will also be an open mic for new talent. "It also welcomes people who aren't exposed as much to poetry through two sessions — one deals with how to write poetry and the other on how to get published," Shah informs.

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