X-Libris, the Literary Club of the Department of English, School of Liberal Arts, XIM University, will host XYVARA, a two-day literary and cultural festival, on 18–19 November 2026. With the theme “Vedic to Mughal: Art Reimagined,” the festival invites students to explore India’s literary, artistic and cultural heritage through contemporary creative expression.
The programme features open mic, creative writing, videography, face painting, cosplay, an escape room, singing, dance, clay art and painting. These activities offer participants opportunities to showcase their talents, exchange ideas and bring fresh interpretations to traditions of storytelling and performance.
The festival will feature author Anuja Chandramouli and artist Mr. Rabi Narayan Rath as invited guests. It is coordinated by the Department of English, headed by Dr. Sudha Mishra, with Dr. Sachidananda Panda, Faculty Coordinator of X-Libris.
Dates: 18–19 November 2026
Venues: Mini Auditorium, Quadrangle and designated classrooms, XIM University
Inauguration: 18 November 2026, 9:30 a.m.
