Litlaya
A Literary Symposium of Renaissance Grandeur
Where scholars gather in the spirit of Shakespeare, to celebrate the eternal power of literature through five magnificent competitions of wit and wisdom. Join us for an extraordinary journey through the realms of eloquence and artistry.
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LITERARY EXCELLENCE
Our literary symposium will stand as a landmark event that brings together some of the brightest minds to compete in five distinct events spanning poetry, classical literature, and creative writing. The participants will have demonstrated exceptional literary prowess and innovation through a series of rigorous challenges. This symposium is set to inspire future collaborations, ignite a culture of creative problem-solving, and push the boundaries of what students and literature enthusiasts can achieve in competitive environments.
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
ST. JOSEPH'S INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
ENGLISH DEPARTMENT
DRIVING LITERARY INNOVATION FORWARD
The English department is a hub for cutting-edge literary research and education. Through hands-on competitions and scholarly collaboration, our students and faculty drive impactful advancements in literature and creative expression, preparing for careers at the forefront of literary arts and addressing real-world challenges through the power of words and ideas.
Literary Events
Five extraordinary challenges designed to test every facet of literary mastery and creative expression
LITWIT
The Art of Spontaneity
A dynamic literary event designed to test creativity, and presence of mind. From cracking synonym challenges to weaving instant stories and flipping perspectives in debate, it celebrates quick thinking and spontaneous expression.
PENMAN'S CODE
Words bleed fear
Step into a world of mystery, thrill, and chills with our ultimate quiz challenge, where quotes and image clues from books, movies, and TV series test your wits — only the fastest and sharpest minds will make it through!
MIND QUOTE
Match Quotes to Authors
Challenge your memory of literary quotations by matching famous lines to their authors and original works in themed rounds.
LITCRYPT
Decode the literary ciphers
The event features a two round format - anagrammed dialogues and mind palace. These rounds are intended to evaluate participants' ability to decipher the clues for information, observation skills and recollecting capacity.
ELOQUENTIA
The Art of Expression
Demonstrate your oratory prowess in a three-round challenge assessing fluency, articulation, and persuasive communication. Face an impromptu Extempore, conquer the fast-paced Just-A-Minute (JAM), and command the stage in a final Debate or Persuasive Speech.
Choose Your Literary Adventure
Symposium Guidelines
Review these important guidelines to ensure a smooth and professional event experience for all participants.
Identification
All participants should bring their registration slip along with their college ID card.
Formal Attire
Participants will be permitted to enter the campus only in formal dress code.
Registration Deadline
The offline registration process will end by 9:30 AM on the day of the event.
Punctuality
All events will commence at the scheduled time. Participants are requested to be punctual.
College Buses
College buses will be available from all parts of the city.
Meals Provided
Breakfast and lunch will be provided by our college.
Campus Decorum
Proper decorum must be maintained in accordance with the college rules while inside the college campus.
Timeline of Litlaya
A carefully orchestrated day of literary celebration, intellectual discourse, and artistic expression
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Event Categories
Event Summary
Morning Events (9:00 AM - 1:00 PM)
- • Poetry Recitation - Literature Hall
- • Literary Debate - Debate Chamber
- • Creative Writing - Writing Studio
- • Literary Quiz - Quiz Hall
Afternoon Program (1:00 PM - 3:00 PM)
- • Renaissance Feast - Dining Hall
- • Results & Awards Ceremony - AV Hall I
- • Prize Distribution
- • Closing Remarks
Contact Details
“In every word lies a universe waiting to be discovered. Connect with our guardians of literary wisdom.”
Overall Co-ordinators
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Event Registration 🎟️
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Contact Details
St. Josephs Institute of Technology
Old Mahabalipuram Road, Chennai - 600 119
Literary Haven Location
“Navigate to where words weave their magic”
Digital Scrolls
“Literature is the most agreeable way of ignoring life.”
— Fernando Pessoa
“Every great story begins with a single word...”