Festival in Varanasi celebrates Kabir’s poetry
The Mahindra Kabira Festival which was recently organised in Varanasi focused on the teachings of poet Kabir, whose writings influenced Hinduism's Bhakti movement in the 15th century. The two-day festival organised literary sessions on themes around Kabir's life, lyrics and his teachings. It further featured a programme covering music, heritage walks, literature, food, and meditation workshops.