Celebrating Inclusion
Through Arts,
Literature & Music

Dwijen Dinanath Arts Foundation

The Dwijen Dinanath Arts Foundation (DDAF) is a non-profit dedicated to creating inclusive platforms for marginalized voices through arts, literature, film, and community initiatives. Founded in 2018, DDAF works at the intersection of creativity and advocacy—championing gender, sexuality, and diversity through meaningful cultural expression.

Current Events & Initiatives

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August 2026
Aug 11
11 August 2026 - 01 January 2027
An ongoing travelling theatre initiative featuring A. Revathi's powerful solo performance, Vellai Mozhi (Frankly Speaking). Through performances and audience discussions, the initiative fosters greater understanding of gender diversity, lived experiences and the importance of building inclusive communities.
February 2027
Feb 06
06 February 2027 - 07 February 2027
Mark your calendars! The 6th Rainbow Literature Festival – Queer & Inclusive returns on 6–7 February 2027. Stay tuned for programme announcements, and discover how you can support, donate, volunteer, or be part of the festival.
September 2026
Sep 15
15 September 2026
Share your original narrative non-fiction exploring the intersection of disability and queerness. We welcome stories rooted in lived experiences, identity, resilience and the many ways our lives intersect. Submit your work by 15 September 2026
Sep 12
12 September 2026
Pehchan brings together theatrical performance, dance, film and art on 12 September 2026 at Alliance Française de Delhi, creating a space to celebrate identity, expression and queer creativity
August 2026
Aug 25
25 August 2026
Kunzum Books, New Delhi,
India
Discover Chapal Rani, the Last Queen of Bengal on 25 August 2026 at Kunzum Books, New Delhi, as Sandip Roy and Dhrubo Jyoti come together to explore gender, performance, queerness and memory.
Aug 23
23 August 2026
Celebrate queer love and intimacy with Homo and Juliet and Dr. Shruti Chakravarty on 23 August 2026 at the New Delhi LGBTQIA+ Centre. The evening features a workshop on matters of the heart, book signing and a panel discussion on queer intimacy.

OUR VERTICALS

Art Is(t) Queer

A platform for queer artists to exhibit, engage and be seen — across zine-making, painting, photography and mixed media. Because queer expression isn’t a niche, it’s how India’s cultural imagination expands.

Embrace: Music Justice Arts

Where music meets justice. Embrace curates’ performances and gatherings that amplify queer voices through sound, lyrics and the power of a shared stage.

Rainbow Lit Fest — Queer & Inclusive

India’s leading queer and inclusive literary and arts festival — bringing together authors, poets, filmmakers, artists and audiences to celebrate stories that reshape how we see ourselves.

The Main Screen: Queer & Inclusive Film Club

Curated screenings of queer cinema — features, shorts and documentaries — followed by the conversations mainstream cinema rarely makes room for.

The Rainbow Awards for Literature and Journalism

Recognising the writers and journalists whose work makes queer lives visible, understood and celebrated. India’s premier awards for LGBTQIA+ literature and journalism.

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Persons skilled & trained

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Artists supported from
various fields
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Home-run & low-income
enterprises supported
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Speakers & artists given
opportunities to speak
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Writers recognised and awarded

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People reached

Nothing Comes in Isolation. 
Come, Build with Us.

Every platform we’ve built, every artist we’ve supported, every voice we’ve amplified — it happened because someone chose to show up. Partner with us. Support our work. Help us create a society where no one remains erased.

Write to us at: info@dwijendinanatharts.foundation or start a conversation

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Your funds support our festivals, independent artists, our skilling initiatives, social enterprise and writers.

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*Dwijen Dinanath Arts Foundation requires complete address and PAN number to generate valid receipts as per government law.

Donate Now

Your funds will help us in celebrating inclusion through literature, arts and music. It will also help our programmes around skilling and queer-led social enterprise. Every platform we’ve built, every artist we’ve supported, every voice we’ve amplified – it happened because someone chose to show up. Support our work. Help us create a society where no one remains erased.

Donate

*Dwijen Dinanath Arts Foundation requires your complete address and PAN number as per government law.

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We currently accept contributions only from Indian citizens. Foreign contributions are not permitted. For UPI donations, submission of Name, Address, and PAN details is mandatory.

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DDAF requires your PAN number and address as per Government of India laws.

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