World Book Fair 2026: Book launch titled ‘Kavivar Das Narayan ke Krishna Bhakti Pad’

New Delhi:   New Delhi World Book Fair 2026 is proving to be a massive crowd-puller, drawing an unprecedented number of book lovers to Bharat Mandapam. From early morning, families, students, readers and young visitors streamed into the venue, turning the fair into a vibrant public celebration of books and ideas. Among the biggest attractions was the Theme Pavilion on ‘Indian Military History: Valour and Wisdom @75’ , where life-size replicas of Army tanks and the presence of uniformed military personnel across halls became instant selfie hotspots, captivating visitors across age groups and adding a powerful visual and experiential dimension to the Fair. Among dignitaries that visited the Book Fair today were General Anil Chauhan, Chief of Defence Staff of the Indian Armed Forces, Shri R N Ravi, Hon’ble Governor of Tamil Nadu, Ms Hema Malini, veteran actor  Followed by this, Ms Hema Malini, was part of a second session on Krishna Bhakti based poetry of Kavi Das Narayan. ‘Kavivar Das Narayan ke Krishna Bhakti Pad’ was attended by Shri Arun Maheshwari, Shri Vimlesh Kanti Verma with Ms Malini gracing the occasion as the Chief Guest. Ms Hema Malini remarked that this was not merely the release of a book, but a celebration of devotional poetry and spiritual experience. She noted that the work carries forward a rich tradition whose roots can be traced to poets such as Surdas and Mirabai.

Kidz Express journeyed through worlds of stories, characters, and craft on Day 3. More than 2,500 children enthusiastically participated in a diverse range of thoughtfully curated, fun-learning activities throughout the day. “Rang Do Duniya Saari,” reads a wall alive with doodles, colours, and laughter, where children (and adults!) joyfully poured their hearts into colouring life-size canvases. Ramendra Kumar’s book Dev, a contemporary reinterpretation of the beloved mythical character Ghatotkach from the Mahabharata, was launched. Shri Kumar Vikram, Chief Editor & Joint Director, NBT-India, along with Ms Kanchan Wanchoo Sharma, Deputy Director, NCCL, NBT India were present during the book launch. In “Training the Trainers Programme.” Mr Vivek Kumar, teacher and Vedic Maths expert, conducted a dynamic and interactive workshop on Vedic Maths, attended by teachers, educators, and parents.