Because of the large impact of his body of work on Hindi literature, not only is this era of contemporary modern Hindi literature, since about 1975, sometimes referred to as the Kohli Era, his birth anniversary of January 6th is celebrated as Litterateurs' Day or Writers' Day in the Hindi literature world.
The Kohli Era, marked by his substantial contribution to Hindi literature since about 1975, is celebrated annually on his birthday, January 6th, as Litterateurs' Day or Writers' Day within the Hindi literary community.