Where to go this week? Head to the Madurai Book Fair!

The Madurai Book Fair 2025, organized by the district administration, will take place from September 5 to 15, 2025 at the Madurai Trade Centre, Tamukkam Grounds. District Collector Mr. K.J. Praveen Kumar, IAS, has officially released the list of renowned authors and debate speakers who will be participating in the event.

📍 Fair Highlights

Over 232 leading publishers will set up book stalls.
Daily cultural programs featuring school and college students.
“Sinthanai Arangam” (Thought Forum) with popular authors and speakers sharing ideas and insights.
Healthy and delicious food stalls for visitors.
Special evening events from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM featuring literary celebrities and public intellectuals.

🗓️ Daily Schedule of Authors & Speakers

📅 Wednesday, 10.09.2025

Marabin Maindhan Muthiah – “Ettu Vazhichalai”
Madurai Ramakrishnan – “Meipporul Kaanbathu Arivu” (True Knowledge is Realization)

📅 Thursday, 11.09.2025

Madukoor Ramalingam – “Seppuvathu Udaiyen”
Lakshmanaperumal – “Vaasippadhu Potrudhum” (Let’s Celebrate Reading)

📅 Friday, 12.09.2025

Venkatesan, MP – “The Glorious Heritage of Madurai”
Suki Sivam – “The Tamil Way of Life”

📅 Saturday, 13.09.2025

Kanimozhi Karunanidhi, MP – “The Rise of the South”

📅 Sunday, 14.09.2025

Gnasambandhan Debate Team – Debate Topic:
“Are Film Songs a Form of Literature or Not?”

📅 Monday, 15.09.2025

Pulavar Ramalingam – “Let’s Laugh and Think”
Kar Sakthi – “What We Learn is Imagination”

✨ Don’t Miss This Celebration of Books & Ideas!

Everyone is invited to experience this grand festival of literature, language, and culture. From book lovers to students, from authors to artists — there’s something for everyone at the Madurai Book Fair 2025!

Info Released By:
K.J. Praveen Kumar, IAS
District Collector, Madurai