# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Dallas Tamil Literary Conference 2026  - Featuring Perumal Murugan
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 10 Oct, 2026 at 02:00 pm – Sat, 10 Oct, 2026 at 06:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: Meet acclaimed Tamil writer Perumal Murugan for an afternoon of literary reflections, reader conversations, and book signing in Dallas.About this EventReaders’ Reflections on Perumal MuruganFree admission. Limited seating. Advance RSVP required.An afternoon of reading, reflection and conversation with acclaimed Tamil writer Perumal Murugan.Avvai Tamil Center proudly presents the Dallas Tamil Literary Conference 2026, a special literary gathering featuring writer, poet and teacher Perumal Murugan.This is more than an opportunity to meet a celebrated author. It is a reader-centered literary forum where readers, writers, teachers, students and literary enthusiasts come together to explore his works, exchange interpretations and engage in meaningful conversations with the author himself.What to expectReaders’ Reflections: Selected presenters share their critical interpretations of Perumal Murugan’s novels, short stories, poetry and translated works.Conversation with the Author: A special interactive session, My Writing and My Readers, where Perumal Murugan responds to readers’ reflections and questions.Literary Discussions: Explore themes of Kongu regional life, language, caste, gender, family, rural traditions, ecology, identity and freedom of expression.Book Exhibition: Discover selected Tamil editions and English translations of his literary works.Book Signing: An opportunity to meet the author and have your books signed, subject to the final program arrangements.Read • Reflect • ConverseWhether you have read several of Perumal Murugan’s books or are discovering his writing for the first time, we invite you to join this afternoon of Tamil literature, critical reflection and conversation.Organized by Avvai Tamil Center. For additional information, visit the conference website - www.avvaitamil.org/dtlc-2026/AgendaWelcome & Opening RemarksInfo: Welcome attendees, introduce Avvai Tamil Center and present the purpose of the conference.Readers’ Reflections — Literary PresentationsInfo: Selected presenters share their interpretations of Perumal Murugan’s works, exploring literary themes, characters, regional culture and social life.Break & Book ExhibitionInfo: Browse selected Tamil editions and English translations, and connect with fellow readers.My Writing and My ReadersHost: Writer Perumal MuruganInfo: A special conversation with Perumal Murugan, responding to readers’ reflections and discussing his creative process, literary themes and experiences.Audience Q&AInfo: An interactive opportunity for attendees to ask questions and engage directly with the author.Closing Remarks & AcknowledgmentsInfo: Reflections on the conference, acknowledgments and closing remarks.Book Signing & Meet the AuthorInfo: Planned opportunity to meet Perumal Murugan and have books signed, subject to final arrangements.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/allen/dallas-tamil-literary-conference-2026-featuring-perumal-murugan/100002001809725777
- **Event Categories**: fitness, Art, literary-art, Exhibitions, Business
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0
- **Event Highlights**: 
  - Duration: 4 hours
  - Location: 2550 Bending Branch Way
  - Languages: English

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Allen
- **state**: TX
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 2550 Bending Branch Way
- **lat**: 33.1289255
- **long**: -96.7145153
- **full address**: 2550 Bending Branch Way, 2550 Bending Branch Way, Allen, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Dallas Tamil Literary Conference 2026  - Featuring Perumal Murugan being held?
  - **A:** Dallas Tamil Literary Conference 2026  - Featuring Perumal Murugan takes place on Sat, 10 Oct, 2026 at 02:00 pm to Sat, 10 Oct, 2026 at 06:00 pm at 2550 Bending Branch Way, 2550 Bending Branch Way, Allen, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Dallas Tamil Literary Conference 2026  - Featuring Perumal Murugan?
  - **A:** Dallas Tamil Literary Conference 2026  - Featuring Perumal Murugan is organized by Avvai Tamil Center.

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