Curated Poetry Readings & Salons
Available across Gurugram
I host small poetry gatherings in different Delhi spaces where we read, share, and talk about poems together without any pressure or formality.
Pricing Guide
Public Poetry Salon Entry
Experience Details
- Duration: 2 hours of active engagement facilitated by a BBC-featured poet.
- Group Size: Limited to 15-20 people to maintain an intimate setting.
- Format: Interactive discussion and reading centered around a specific theme or poet like Ocean Vuong or Faiz.
Tools & Resources
- Reading Material: Physical or digital copies of selected poems provided for the session.
- Engagement: Writing prompts and reflective questions included to guide the dialogue.
- Accessibility: Translations provided for any Hindi or Urdu content.
Venue & Hospitality
- Location: Hosted at vetted venues like bookstores or private studios.
- Atmosphere: Adherence to safe space protocols with inclusive guidelines.
- Refreshments: Basic tea/coffee provided or managed as a community potluck setup.
Private Salon Hosting
Professional Facilitation
- Expert Host: 2 hours of onsite management by Rachit Sharma to lead readings and group dynamics.
- Consultation: Pre-event call to customize the theme (e.g., Love, Grief) and select 10-15 specific poems.
- Travel: Includes travel costs within Delhi-NCR limits.
Session Kit
- Attendee Materials: High-quality printouts of curated poems for all guests to keep.
- Interaction: Custom designed ice-breakers and writing exercises tailored to the group profile.
- Ambience: Use of atmospheric props like chimes or specific books to set the tone.
Operational Scope
- Capacity: Covers a group size of up to 15 attendees.
- Location: Service delivered at your chosen venue (home, office, or garden).
- Exclusions: Seating, food, and beverages are to be arranged by the host.
About Curated Poetry Readings & Salons
Why I Do This
For me, poetry isn’t just words - it’s alive, messy, and best felt in the room with others. I like pulling poetry down from its high shelf and letting it breathe among us. The vibe is not about showing off, more about showing up and being real with each other. Sometimes the words hit hard, sometimes they just drift by, but always, they help us connect.
How the Salons Work
Picture a chill room, dhoop ki khushboo (scent of sunlight), and voices rolling out lines of poetry. That’s the scene. I keep things small and warm, around 15 people, so nobody fades into the background. We take turns reading, sharing thoughts, and just sitting with whatever comes up. No analysis overload, no pressure to perform. It’s more a spoken word community than a formal event.
Different Flavors
- Sometimes it’s just us, reading and talking.
- Other times, poetry steps out for a cause - we gather to protest, support, or fundraise, following the path set by resistance poets. When we do this, all the money raised goes straight to the cause.
- I also love mixing things up: teaming up with musicians, artists, or cultural folks. Like, we once did a trilingual musical reading of "The Prophet" - wild experience.
Spaces & Delhi Vibes
No permanent venue - I move around Delhi-NCR, picking bookshops, galleries, or wherever feels right. Delhi is my muse, and every gathering is a nod to its tangled stories. As Ghalib put it, "na suna jaega ham se ye fasana hargiz" (I just can't bear to hear this tale) - but maybe together, we can listen.
Meet your Expert
Rachit Sharma
48 connects in last 3 months
My Story
Hi, I’m Rachit, the one behind Dillipoetry. I just wanted poetry to get off the stage, into our bones, into Delhi’s air. Two years back, I started Lyrical Walks—felt poetry with feet and heart, not just words. For me, poetry is a portal: climate, queerness, identity, resistance, all tangled in verse. My words travel, but the real magic? It’s in small circles, forest walks, blank pages dented by real people, one poem at a time.
My Work
Poetic Healing Forest Walks - We wander together, letting poetry grow in the wild, feeling each word in our bodies.
Immersive Poetry Workshops - No teaching, just making space for poems to show up. Prompts, nature, and deep reflection guide us.
Intimate Poetry Salons & Literary Performances - Small gatherings, honest sharing, curated readings—where verse meets life, no filters.
Open to All - Queer, curious, artist, beginner—doesn’t matter. If poetry feels alive to you, you belong here.
