Conference to honour Kavi Yakub's legacy as poet and mentor

Hyderabad: Literary enthusiasts will gather for a significant conference celebrating Kavi Yakub’s deep influence on Telugu literature and culture. Above and beyond honouring Yakub’s prolific work, this event centres on his mentorship and lasting impact on generations of poets and readers. The conference is scheduled for 13th October 2025.

Yakub’s influence resonated throughout the poetic world. His creation, Kavi Sagamam, emerged as a vital platform for aspiring poets, offering a stage and a community for emerging voices.Yakub’s column, Kavi Sagamam, shines brightly for new poets. It gets richer with insights from six different critics each time.

Spekaing to HyderabadMail Dr. Chandraiah Shivanna, Assistant Professor of Telugu at Nizam University and event convenor, said, “The conference offers a comprehensive study of Yakub's dual legacy as a creative and critical force. He authored six poetry books, but his true impact was as a mentor and platform builder for future poets.”

Further, Chandraiah Shivanna underscores that a key theme is the exploration of a poet’s journey. The conference will explore how personal experiences and perspectives shape poetry. Shivanna hopes attendees will gain insight into a poet’s development and the role of critics in uncovering deeper meaning.

Moreover, the gathering will delve deeply into the heart of poetry, examining its diverse forms, recurring themes, and the transformative power of language. At its core, the conference celebrates the idea that a poet’s richness springs from a life fully lived. Chandraiah Shivanna thinks that a poet can only see the world anew through diverse experiences. This fresh perspective helps to inspire others and serves as a voice for the community.

By examining Yakub’s life, poetry, and critical work, the conference aims to demonstrate how a poet’s personal journey influences their art and cultural legacy.