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title: "Poetry Readings & Salons: An Immersive Literary Experience in Delhi - mytribe"
description: "Join intimate poetry readings and salons in Delhi-NCR. Rachit Sharma curates a safe and inclusive poetry community for connection, reflection, and activism. Book your spot for a truly immersive spoken word experience and feel poetry come alive."
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last_updated: 2025-09-21
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# Curated Poetry Readings & Salons in Delhi Ncr

By [Rachit Sharma](https://mytribe.in/dillipoetry) · I host small poetry gatherings in different Delhi spaces where we read, share, and talk about poems together without any pressure or formality.

## Locations

In-person readings and salons across Delhi NCR and Bengaluru

### Visit at

- Readings at bookshops and galleries across Bengaluru (Bengaluru, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India)
- Readings at bookshops and galleries across Delhi NCR (National Capital Region, National Capital Region)

## Pricing guide (estimates)

These are indicative prices based on provider's past work. Enquire now to find out final quote.

### Public Poetry Salon Entry

2-hour participation in a curated reading circle with provided texts and expert facilitation for small groups.

Typically ₹400-800 Per Person (estimate)

#### 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

A bespoke 2-hour poetry experience curated for your private gathering of up to 15 guests at your venue.

Typically ₹12-18K Per Session (estimate)

#### 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.

## Highlights

Browse through Rachit Sharma's best work.

### [Featured](https://mytribe.in/dillipoetry/curated-poetry-readings-salons/featured)

- ![This is the hero item. A poster for a unique trilingual musical reading of Khalil Gibran's "The Prophet" at Alliance Française de Delhi. This event, a collaboration with a French-Lebanese graphic novelist and a musician, shows how I blend poetry with other art forms to create immersive literary experiences.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/50fdb6e0-f293-4783-a419-5ad3af4e01c2)
- ![A poster for one of my 'Lyrical Walks' focused on the Poetry of Resistance. These walks combine the healing power of nature with the stirring words of poets like James Baldwin, using the forest as a space for reflection on resilience and social change.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/77c70b28-f629-48bd-93d7-1293c3587b36)
- ![The announcement for a poetry salon on Ocean Vuong's work, held at the New Delhi LGBTQIA+ Centre. This highlights my focus on creating safe, inclusive spaces to explore contemporary poetry and themes like love, loss, and identity that resonate with our lived experiences.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/30078a02-7fca-4a83-b970-2738a5a58b7e)
- ![A poster detailing the second day of my 'Artist's Pharmacy' workshop. This event combines poetry writing and zine-making, culminating in a public performance and sale where participants can share their work, with all proceeds supporting a cause like the UNHCR.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/30d10a10-6c23-4f99-9965-b66a5390bd62)
- ![A testimonial from a participant of a 'Lyrical Walk'. This feedback from a scriptwriter shows how these walks are designed to be inclusive and accessible, making poetry a welcoming experience even for those who have felt intimidated by it before.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5142038f-0dfc-4bb5-89cb-acc1f715d1a4)
- ![A photo from our first poetry writing workshop, which ended in a beautiful potluck. This image captures the essence of my events: taking poetry off the pedestal and making it a shared, embodied experience rooted in community and care.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d3ad3b60-5729-47bd-b645-e92f784d04d1)
- ![An announcement of my performance at the BBC Contains Strong Language festival in Leeds. Being featured on international platforms like the BBC affirms the quality and reach of my work in the global poetry community.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/69488c2a-1487-4692-ada5-f1b14ec8f76c)

### [Lyrical Forest Walks](https://mytribe.in/dillipoetry/curated-poetry-readings-salons/lyrical-forest-walks)

- ![An announcement for a healing forest walk at Sunder Nursery, inspired by the poetry of Mary Oliver. The walk is designed as a quiet saunter, inviting participants to immerse themselves in the forest and find light through Oliver's words.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7596c64b-bece-44ec-bc6f-751c25e13fd4)
- ![A poster for a lyrical forest walk celebrating queer poetry and poets during Pride month. These walks explore the intersection of queerness and nature, creating a space for reflection on identity and resilience through beautiful and outrageous queer poetry.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/fe640725-6de3-4da8-9990-8a4d6eb64909)
- ![A testimonial from a participant of a walk themed around Emily Dickinson. It speaks to how the curated activities help participants connect with their senses, their queerness, and the natural world in a profound way.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/47833a54-84a8-4851-b110-e3cb3f245fe0)
- ![Feedback from a student who attended one of the forest walks. Her words capture the overwhelming and grounding experience of immersing in nature and poetry, and the confidence gained from being in a non-judgmental space.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/24cdf8ca-bdf1-499b-981a-ec30694fea8a)
- ![A testimonial from a businessman who found value in a lyrical walk despite not being into poetry. This shows how the prompts provide a unique window for reflection on life and surroundings, making the experience meaningful for everyone.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/57c0bf0c-5532-4919-8a6a-c3115a7f8142)
- ![A testimonial from a scriptwriter, set against an illustration of Bob Dylan, whose work was the theme of a walk. It highlights the creation of a safe and inclusive space where poetry becomes accessible and the sensory exercises offer a reset.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/48b80aee-ae91-4e83-b60f-8552e89fd711)

### [Intimate Poetry Salons & Workshops](https://mytribe.in/dillipoetry/curated-poetry-readings-salons/intimate-poetry-salons-workshops)

- ![An introduction to me, Rachit Sharma, as the facilitator for the 'Artist's Pharmacy' workshop. This image explains my background as the founder of DilliPoetry and my experience in designing transformative learning journeys.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/48589739-9b98-47fa-8469-8f14f9a01e6e)
- [Video: A short video capturing the communal potluck from a lyrical poetry workshop. The shared food and conversations show how these events are about building community and demonstrating that poetry is a form of care.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/13db8fd6-8837-4360-be82-54e02d003553)

### [Poetry for a Cause](https://mytribe.in/dillipoetry/curated-poetry-readings-salons/poetry-for-a-cause)

- ![The poster for 'Poems for Palestine', a poetry salon and fundraiser. In this event, we gathered to read the works of Palestinian poets, filling the room with their voices of rage and grief, with all proceeds supporting an artist teaching children in Gaza.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/bd63767a-6fc7-46b8-851d-4fcf7b0cf941)

### [Collaborations & Stage Performances](https://mytribe.in/dillipoetry/curated-poetry-readings-salons/collaborations-stage-performances)

- ![A poem I wrote for the musician Ali Sethi. This piece, titled 'For Ali Sethi', is an example of how my poetic work often intersects with and draws inspiration from other artists and art forms, particularly music.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/bc6a83bb-ab54-4048-9a32-c657713da687)

### [Voices from Our Community](https://mytribe.in/dillipoetry/curated-poetry-readings-salons/voices-from-our-community)

- ![A short, evocative poem about the sensory experience of eating mangoes. This piece uses intense imagery to capture a moment of pure, physical sensation, connecting it to taste, touch, and memory.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/84a540c2-26d9-4725-a1da-77d1b4230ec3)
- ![A poem titled 'Wait', which explores the longing for simple, profound acts of connection and love. It touches on themes of masculinity and the vulnerability of waiting to be seen, heard, and cared for.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/9299daa5-a95e-4097-bc80-469ef2c66615)
- ![A poem titled 'hope is love?', which delves into the fear and ecstasy of love from a man's perspective. It questions the nature of hope and promise, searching for something more concrete within my poetry.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/da3cd8fa-0e89-4942-8bd8-22241e6d900f)
- ![A poem titled 'love', which captures the feeling of moving towards a dream. It uses sensory details like the taste of orange slices and the motion of an auto-rickshaw to paint a picture of love intertwined with the city.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c46156a7-c036-4745-a6be-4804611cbc95)
- ![A poem titled 'shots', which describes intimate, fleeting moments between two people. The poem uses a series of quick, snapshot-like images to convey a sense of playful and deep connection.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/456b5383-5953-4f9f-8a9d-04b7db9431c0)
- ![A poem titled 'my lover's hands are chinar leaves'. This piece uses the metaphor of autumn leaves to describe a lover's touch, exploring themes of memory, transience, and the bittersweet nature of connection.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/9fcda4ca-0c7f-423b-9720-bbf8eead4a6e)
- ![A poem titled 'arched brows', which uses a series of similes to describe a lover's expressive eyebrows. The poem illustrates how a simple physical feature can become a doorway to dreams and unspoken communication.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8ba7d050-4893-4546-a77b-4b28a4654abc)
- ![A poem titled 'The first lesson in the art of tracing a human body...'. This piece explores the act of seeing and knowing another person's body, equating the process to how poetry reveals what is hidden.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/99c7e74c-d748-4dc7-8284-f219bf4de1e2)
- ![A poem titled 'your song', which describes the physical and emotional impact of another's voice. It uses visceral imagery of cough syrup and a still lake to convey a feeling of being deeply affected by sound and memory.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/30760f2a-1c78-4d65-95b9-08a52309bce4)
- ![An untitled poem about a smile that evokes a deep sense of grief and beauty. The piece connects a personal expression to the broader atmosphere, where a smile can feel like a sad song or the rain in the city.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b1eba967-c746-40d7-81b7-a2017a3118e5)
- ![A poem exploring where love for the world can be found. This piece suggests it exists in shared moments like reading poetry aloud, in first meetings, and in the audacity to carry a promise of love in one's wallet.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/49ebc9ba-75a7-4709-8e61-63fd1a8febde)
- ![The first part of a two-part poem asking, 'What do you do with your love for the world?'. This section suggests placing that love in people, in fleeting moments on a rainy night, and in the courage of a first tear.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/94416700-2575-44df-9197-4d91eab5ab3a)
- ![The first part of a poem about sunsets. It describes the visual splendor of a sunset with rich imagery, while also introducing the idea that sunsets are linked to sadness and the memory of goodbyes.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/008047bb-a6b5-4b3d-8a63-2fd107eddcd1)
- ![The concluding part of the poem 'Sunsets'. This section reflects on the intense, fleeting nature of a sunset as a moment for grieving over beauty and emphasizes that such moments are not meant to be witnessed alone.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f9747c3d-b0e5-477e-a49c-e3c80739dcbc)
- ![A poem titled 'Lifeboat', which reflects on how past relationships and hellos become stories of survival. It speaks to the familiar warmth of certain names and the quiet companionship found after long, tiring days.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5b640c3c-92be-436b-b15d-1252c9596183)
- ![A poem about the security of friendship and shared stories. It describes how telling and retelling stories of trauma and joy can create a feeling of home and a secret, secure bond between people.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/9abec5e3-0161-4ddb-898a-0b2b2b9fc9a4)
- ![A repetitive, incantatory poem that lists different manifestations of fear. The poem's structure, bookended by the question 'are you scared?', creates a palpable sense of anxiety and introspection.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f287ac0c-1bd5-4e07-93b9-15efb73874c7)
- ![A poem titled 'rubber toes', which paints a surreal and sensory picture on a train. It uses unusual imagery like 'cold moons' on a berth and 'pink Saturn rings' on soles to create a dreamlike, tactile scene.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/fcc13b68-b705-43c5-87a5-c0f358433a31)
- ![A poem titled 'my bones', which describes a visceral, transformative experience of the body. The poem uses powerful metaphors of honey, serpents, and bursting lilies to depict a ritualistic change from within.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/51048ff5-6ada-455b-a2ca-5884d1f13ec1)
- ![A poem titled 'world', which portrays a figure in a state of fragile, pained existence. The imagery of a famished djin, slender wind chimes, and a depleted lamp conveys a sense of profound suffering and vulnerability.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6e8ac8cf-c40b-4b3d-ae23-347c2bcf9a76)
- ![A poem titled 'saptaparni', personifying the tree next to my house. The poem describes the tree's shedding of leaves as howls and coughs, imbuing it with a sense of memory, loss, and war.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e2efb426-ace2-4f5f-9b25-6c31d60f57e4)
- ![A poem titled 'tongue', which uses a series of stark, unsettling images to describe a frozen, disallowed tongue. The poem conveys a powerful sense of being silenced, unable to speak or pray.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a1efbf33-a23f-4445-9749-951a1766f718)
- ![A poem titled 'a poem is...', which defines poetry through a series of powerful and contradictory metaphors. It describes a poem as terror and a portal, as wicked and wise, as something broken, big, and beautiful.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/575085e9-d665-4948-b7dd-1a6dcdabad1a)

### [My Muse, Delhi](https://mytribe.in/dillipoetry/curated-poetry-readings-salons/my-muse-delhi)

- ![A poem titled 'Lodhi's', which captures a scene in the iconic Delhi garden. It paints a picture of the city's ruins, its people, and its quiet corners, ending with the image of a cold dream sleeping next to a poet.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5ba35634-50e7-4a70-9595-7f33be2808e8)
- ![A poem titled 'Indian Coffee Home', which evokes the atmosphere of the classic Delhi establishment. The poem layers generations of history, imagining buried eggs and wise grandmother-like banyan trees in the heart of the city.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/9bece0af-1a1d-4253-87e3-45b018c1ad9e)
- ![A poem titled 'Jamia in June rains', which captures a specific moment and feeling in a part of Delhi. It weaves together observations of the sky, a lover's smile, and the concept of 'pink noise' to create a tender, atmospheric piece.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2528463c-69df-4c16-9a46-2a4e7e8eec33)
- ![A poem titled 'please come back, Delhi's spring is leaving...'. This piece personifies Delhi's spring as a departing lover, capturing the grief and beauty of the changing season through images of Semal, Jacaranda, and Gulmohar trees.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7447d3e0-ef0b-45d9-99f8-15f4baf95508)
- ![A poem titled 'handful of dusheri', which connects the act of eating mangoes to memory and maternal lineage. It's a tribute to a simple, seasonal ritual that holds generations of love and stories of farther distances.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/23edb197-ec2c-4cd3-a9b8-9aee57435100)
- ![A poem titled 'of hometowns & cremation grounds...'. This piece reflects on the nature of memory, pain, and loss associated with one's hometown, describing it as both a playground and a crematorium for dreams.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3f7fb9d2-3100-48d2-bb48-34088848e054)
- ![A poem titled 'Lady Frog', which recounts a ridiculous lullaby my father used to sing. The poem captures a moment of shared, unrestrained laughter and the safe, soft sleep that followed, blending humor with tenderness.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/4e41a5ec-382c-4092-8957-fe7109bbd3ff)

## Meet your expert

[Rachit Sharma](https://mytribe.in/dillipoetry)

### 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.

## More services from Rachit Sharma

- [Guided Poetry Walks](https://mytribe.in/dillipoetry/guided-poetry-walks) · ₹400-1,500 per person per walk (estimate)
- [Immersive Poetry Writing Workshops](https://mytribe.in/dillipoetry/immersive-poetry-writing-workshops) · ₹600-1,500 per person per 2-3 hour session (estimate)

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