Amaravati Poetic Prism (APP)
Launched in 2015 in the city of Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, with an aim to provide a physical platform to celebrated poets across India and other countries, the festival has received immense popularity and proved to be a grand success in the world of poets. Held once every year for seven consecutive years, the event came to be celebrated by the poets as a festival of poetry amidst the wonderful hospitality and visits to tourist destinations of the place. Since 2022, as the Pleach India Foundation, CCVA has shifted its focus to preserving, learning and educating about tangible forms of heritage.
1st Amaravati Poetic Prism
9th Sept 2015
Had a humble beginning in 2015. It brought together 60 poets across India and garnered recognition from the Wonder Book of Records.
This inaugural event marked the birth of the Amaravati Poetic Prism anthology, meticulously compiled and edited by Ms. Padmaja Iyengar. This first edition, a testament to the event’s spirit, featured 142 poems in a vibrant tapestry of 19 languages.
2nd Amaravati Poetic Prism
13th & 14th Nov 2016
Fueled by the inaugural event’s success, the Amaravati Poetic Prism took a significant leap forward in 2016. During the second year, over 100 participants from India and even a renowned poet from Thailand, the late Prof. Pornpen Hantrakool, took part.
This surge in participation translated into a more substantial anthology, boasting an impressive 527 poems in a remarkable 53 languages. The 2016 edition further solidified the event’s prestige by earning recognition in the Limca Book of Records for its record-breaking multilingual poetry collection.
3rd Amaravati Poetic Prism
11th & 12th Nov 2017
Continued to break its own record in 2017. Edited by Padmaja Iyengar, the 2017 edition boasted a breathtaking compilation of 948 poems in 85 languages from 68 countries, surpassing the previous year’s achievement.
110 poet delegates representing various Indian languages (including several Sahitya Akademi winners) and 16 international delegates from 12 countries participated in this inspiring gathering. This grand showcase of poetic talent culminated in the well-deserved recognition by the Limca Book of Records as the “Poetry Anthology in Most Languages.”
4th Amaravati Poetic Prism
10th & 11th Nov 2018
Saw a record compilation of 1111 poems in 107 languages contributed by over 500 poets from 76 countries, yet another milestone by CCVA! The Limca Book of Records recognized Amaravati Poetic Prism as a “Poetry Anthology in Most Languages.” CCVA also received the Setu Award of Excellence 2018, instituted by Setu, the Pittsburgh-based bilingual literary journal, for its contribution to literature, arts and culture.
The event saw participation of 118 poet delegates, including a Padma Shri recipient, several Sahitya Akademi winners and 18 international poet delegates from 15 countries, 42 languages including 17 foreign languages were represented at the event.
5th Amaravati Poetic Prism
21st & 22nd Dec 2019
The momentum set saw another quantum leap through Amaravati Poetic Prism 2019, which featured 1303 poems in 125 languages by over 761 poets from 86 countries, compiled and edited by Padmaja Iyengar.
Amaravati Poetic Prism has once again received the Limca Book of Records as a Poetry Anthology in Most Languages along with an Award of Institutional Excellence-2019 from Motivational Strips, a worldwide community of poets and writers, for its contribution to literature, arts and culture. The event was attended by 104 poet delegates, including 10 international delegates from 10 countries. Overall, 36 languages, including 8 foreign languages, were represented at this event.a
6th Amaravati Poetic Prism
19th & 20th Dec 2020
The 6th edition of Amaravati Poetic Prism, an International Multilingual Poet’s meeting held at Vijayawada virtually due to the COVID–19 Pandemic, was held in 2020. 160 eminent poets from India and abroad participated and sent their poems in 40 world languages.
7th Amaravati Poetic Prism
9th & 10th Apr 2022
In a virtual ceremony brimming with the power of words, the Cultural Centre of Vijayawada & Amaravati (CCVA) inaugurated its 7th International Multilingual Poet’s Meet.
The event, co-organized by CCVA along with the CIIL and the Language and Culture departments of both Andhra Pradesh and Telangana governments, marked its seventh iteration. The accompanying anthology, a testament to the diverse voices and themes explored by the poets, promised a rich tapestry of emotions and ideas.
Amaravati Poetic Prism
9th Sept 2015
Had a humble beginning in 2015. It brought together 60 poets from across India and garnered recognition from the Wonder Book of Records.
This inaugural event marked the birth of the Amaravati Poetic Prism anthology, meticulously compiled and edited by Ms. Padmaja Iyengar. This first edition, a testament to the event’s spirit, featured 142 poems in a vibrant tapestry of 19 languages.
Amaravati Poetic Prism
9th Sept 2015
Had a humble beginning in 2015. It brought together 60 poets from across India and garnered recognition from the Wonder Book of Records.
This inaugural event marked the birth of the Amaravati Poetic Prism anthology, meticulously compiled and edited by Ms. Padmaja Iyengar. This first edition, a testament to the event’s spirit, featured 142 poems in a vibrant tapestry of 19 languages.
Amaravati Poetic Prism
13th & 14th Nov 2016
Fueled by the inaugural event’s success, the Amaravati Poetic Prism took a significant leap forward in 2016. Over 100 participants from India and even a renowned poet from Thailand, the late Prof. Pornpen Hantrakool took part during the second year.
This surge in participation translated into a more substantial anthology, boasting an impressive 527 poems in a remarkable 53 languages. The 2016 edition further solidified the event’s prestige by earning recognition in the Limca Book of Records for its record-breaking multilingual poetry collection.
Amaravati Poetic Prism
11th & 12th Nov 2017
Continued to break its own record in 2017. Edited by Padmaja Iyengar, the 2017 edition boasted a breathtaking compilation of 948 poems in 85 languages from 68 countries, surpassing the previous year’s achievement.
110 poet delegates representing various Indian languages (including several Sahitya Akademi winners) and 16 international delegates from 12 countries participated in this inspiring gathering. This grand showcase of poetic talent culminated in the well-deserved recognition by the Limca Book of Records as the “Poetry Anthology in Most Languages.”
Amaravati Poetic Prism
10th & 11th Nov 2018
Saw a record compilation of 1111 poems in 107 languages contributed by over 500 poets from 76 countries, yet another milestone by CCVA! Amaravati Poetic Prism was recognized by the Limca Book of Records as a “Poetry Anthology in Most Languages”. CCVA also received the Setu Award of Excellence-2018 instituted by Setu, the Pittsburgh-based bilingual literary journal, for its contribution to literature, arts and culture.
The event saw participation by 118 poet delegates including A Padma Shri recipient, several Sahitya Akademi winners and 18 international poet delegates from 15 countries, 42 languages including 17 foreign languages were represented at the event.
Amaravati Poetic Prism
21st & 22nd Dec 2019
The momentum set saw another quantum leap through Amaravati Poetic Prism 2019 with 1303 poems in 125 languages by over 761 poets from 86 countries, compiled and edited by Padmaja Iyengar.
Amaravati Poetic Prism has once again received the Limca Book of Records as a Poetry Anthology in Most Languages along with an Award of Institutional Excellence-2019 from Motivational Strips, a worldwide community of poets and writers, for its contribution to literature, arts and culture. The event was attended by 104 poet delegates including 10 international delegates from 10 countries. Overall, 36 languages including 8 foreign languages were represented at this event.
Amaravati Poetic Prism
19th & 20th Dec 2020
The 6th edition of Amaravati Poetic Prism in 2020, International Multilingual Poets meet was held at Vijayawada virtually due to Covid – 19 Pandemic. 160 eminent poets from India and abroad have participated and sent their poems in 40 world languages.