As a tribute to the legendary Dr. Gopal Das Neeraj, a Virat Akhil Bharatiya Kavi Sammelan will be organized on 29 January 2026. This high-profile Samaroh will feature legendary poets Shri Surendra Sharma and Dr. Vishnu Saxena at the Kohinoor Manch, Exhibition Ground, Aligarh. The program, part of the Aligarh Mahotsav 2026, is scheduled to begin at 8:00 PM and will bring together the finest voices in contemporary Hindi literature.
The evening will showcase a diverse range of poetic styles, including performances by Dr. Hariom Pawar, Dr. Sunil Jogi, Shambhu Shikhar, and Dr. Sarvesh Asthana. The event is facilitated by a dedicated committee including Sanjeev Ranjan, Yogendra Kumar, Kinshuk Shrivastav, Mahima, and Dr. Rakesh Saxena. The extensive list of invited poets also features Shweta Singh, Sapna Soni, Sonalpa Vishal, Ram Bhadawar, Dr. Ashok Anjum, Shashik Prabhakar, Balram Shrivastav, and Tej Narayan Sharma