7th Odisha State Book Festival 2025(6th December to 17th December) – Full Details, Stalls, Theme Pavilions & Inauguration
7th Odisha State Book Festival 2025 – Full Details, Stalls, Theme Pavilions & Inauguration
Date: 6th to 17th December 2025 (12 days)
Venue: Unit-3 Exhibition Ground, Bhubaneswar
Organized by: Department of Odia Language, Literature & Culture, Government of Odisha
The 7th edition of the Odisha State Book Festival will be inaugurated on 6th December 2025 by Hon’ble Chief Minister Shri Mohan Charan Majhi. Booker Prize winner Shehan Karunatilaka (Sri Lanka) and Jnanpith Awardee Dr. Pratibha Ray will grace the ceremony as special guests.
🔥 Major Highlights of 2025 Edition
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Stalls | ≈ 550 (largest ever) |
| Publishers & Sellers | Nearly 250 |
| International Publishers | 6 publishing houses |
| Theme Pavilion 1 | Odisha’s Women Freedom Fighters |
| Theme Pavilion 2 | Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel (150th Birth Anniversary) |
| Main Entrance Gate | Named after Maa Ramadevi |
| Main Stage | Named after Ramakanta Rath |
| Internal Gate | Named after saint-poet Bhima Bhoi |
| Inauguration | 6th Dec by CM Mohan Charan Majhi |
| Chief Guests | Shehan Karunatilaka (Booker Prize 2022) & Dr. Pratibha Ray |
Additional attractions include a Coffee Corner for author-reader interactions, food stalls, selfie points, and dedicated stalls by Sahitya Akademi, National Book Trust, and major newspapers.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
When and where is the 7th Odisha State Book Festival 2025?
6th to 17th December 2025 at Unit-3 Exhibition Ground, Bhubaneswar.
Who is inaugurating the festival?
Hon’ble Chief Minister Shri Mohan Charan Majhi on 6th December 2025.
Who are the special guests?
Booker Prize 2022 winner Shehan Karunatilaka and Jnanpith Awardee Dr. Pratibha Ray.
How many stalls are there this year?
Around 550 stalls with participation from nearly 250 publishers and 6 international houses.
What are the theme pavilions about?
One pavilion on Odisha’s women freedom fighters and another on Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s 150th birth anniversary.
Is there any entry fee?
No, entry to the Odisha State Book Festival is completely free for all visitors.