The Jaipur literature festival began in Jaipur today with a lecture by noted writer Sheldon Pollock’s. During the 5 day’s mega event writers from all around the world will participate in the festival and interact with their readers. Nobel Prize winner Orhan Pamuk is also participating in the festival. Javed Akhtar, Kiran Desai, Gulzar and many other Indian writers would also be present in different sessions of the literature festival.