Visitors browse stalls at Book Brahma Fest 2026

Book lovers browsed an extensive range of titles at the Book Brahma Literature Festival 2026, held at St. John's Auditorium, Bengaluru, on 21 August 2026. (Photo: NationPress)

Enthusiastic readers explored a wide selection of books at the Book Brahma Literature Festival 2026 at St. John's Auditorium in Bengaluru on 21 August 2026. (Photo: NationPress)

A visitor perused books on display at the Book Brahma Literature Festival 2026, St. John's Auditorium, Bengaluru, on 21 August 2026, reflecting strong public interest in literary events. (Photo: NationPress)

A visitor engaged with books on offer at the Book Brahma Literature Festival 2026 at St. John's Auditorium, Bengaluru, on 21 August 2026, as the annual literary gathering drew steady footfall. (Photo: NationPress)

The Book Brahma Literature Festival 2026 at St. John's Auditorium, Bengaluru, on 21 August 2026 highlighted Karnataka's vibrant reading culture, with visitors spending time browsing diverse literary works. (Photo: NationPress)

Participants assembled at the Book Brahma Literature Festival 2026 at St. John's Auditorium, Bengaluru, on 21 August 2026, joining authors, readers and literary enthusiasts at the annual event. (Photo: NationPress)

Senior Kannada writer Hampa Nagarajaiah participated in the Book Brahma Literature Festival 2026 at St. John's Auditorium, Bengaluru, on 21 August 2026. (Photo: NationPress)

Multilingual actor Ramesh Aravind addressed the audience at the Book Brahma Literature Festival 2026, St. John's Auditorium, Bengaluru, on 21 August 2026. (Photo: NationPress)

Ramesh Aravind, known for his work across multiple Indian languages, took the stage at the Book Brahma Literature Festival 2026 at St. John's Auditorium, Bengaluru, on 21 August 2026. (Photo: NationPress)

Multilingual actor Ramesh Aravind concluded his address at the Book Brahma Literature Festival 2026, St. John's Auditorium, Bengaluru, on 21 August 2026, underlining the role of literature in bridging language communities. (Photo: NationPress)