Another wonderful year has passed by. As we come closer to the new year, let's end this year that has given us stories to remember, stories to cherish, stories to ponder, with a warm embrace. BSS invites you all to our year end story party 🥳 🎉 - Our monthly storytelling meet up for adults The theme for this month is HUG. What does this word mean to you? What emotions does it trigger and what stories are coming to you? We would love to hear! Send us the synopsis of your storyline to bangalorestorytellingsociety@gmail.com by 19th December. Come one and come all, if not to tell Read More..

Join us for a delightful, interactive oral storytelling event crafted especially for young dreamers and their families. As you settle into the warm glow of our fairy-lit tent, our Storyteller will whisk you away to a fantasy land filled with characters from old tales and new. Enjoy the world of imagination sprinkled with the pixie dust of story creation with Aparna Jaishankar. Psstttt …. There is also a delicious surprise for our story creators.   Read More..

Akhtari Bai Faizabadi, also known as Begum Akhtar was a unique singer of her time. In her unique voice and andaz, she produced such hauntingly sweet notes, coupled with her spontaneity, that the audience were immediately captivated. Beginning at the age of Seven, Begum Akhtar kept her audience spellbound for almost six decades. This was Begum Akhtar, the Singer; but her personal journey is equally captivating and inspiring. She was a brave, fiercely independent-minded person, who drew her life path herself amidst the struggles that life threw at her. At a time when the social and political Read More..

Have you heard of the Sweet Shop Wars? Or asked too many questions like Cyrus the Whyrus? What if I Want A Pet is the book for you? Get Hooked at Hook book day brought to you by Atta Galatta! Hear from authors and illustrators who helped created your favourite Hook books, participate in fun activities and most importantly- stick your nose in a new book! This special event brings together authors, storytellers, illustrators and other artists coupled with fun finger-food and snacks, for a day of readings, interactive discussions and roundtables! So join us at Atta Galatta on 16th Novembe Read More..

Join us for a curated storytelling morning - Weaving a story (An exploration of Bhujodi Sarees and textiles) Aparna Jaishankar, in collaboration with Priyanka Rajwar and Roli Mishra,  will delve into stories of the symbolic significance of the colors and motifs, from the threads to the textured pallu . A curated collection of sarees from Vayaka India will be on display. Whether you're a lover of textiles, mythology, or just fascinated by Indian heritage, this event will wrap you in the magic of tradition. Read More..

Join us for a unique and heartwarming experience! This event is perfect for children and their parents. We`ll start with a visit to a local gaushala, where you`ll have the opportunity to interact with gentle farm animals. Following the gaushala visit, we’ll head to Atta Galatta for a captivating reading of "Vijay Visits a Farm." This beautifully illustrated book will inspire young minds to connect with nature and animals. After the reading, we`ll have a lively kid-friendly discussion about animal welfare and the importance of protecting our environment. Key Highlights: Read More..

Renu Narayan, Professional Storyteller and Founder of KathaVriksh is a passionate storyteller who believes that stories are for all ages right from the foetus in the womb to a 100 years old person. She curates stories for children, adults and for family audiences. Her storytelling is highly interactive and very enjoyable. She travels to different cities in India to spread the joy of stories. She has also travelled abroad to attend Storytelling conferences and does storytelling for audiences in other countries through Zoom. She was one of the main organisers of the recent Children’s Story Read More..

Bangalore Storytelling Society (BSS), estd. in 2013, is a not-for-profit collective of Professional Storytellers in Bangalore, who work towards reviving, nurturing and promoting the art of Oral Storytelling in the community and in the contemporary context. Bengaluru Storytelling Festival (BeSt Festival) is a yearly event that was started by team BSS in the year 2018, with the aim of giving a wholesome story experience for the storylovers of Bengaluru. This year is the 6th edition of the BeSt fest and we proudly present to you the following events at Atta Galatta: Story Mania Tap Read More..

Do you like to solve puzzles, crack codes, create stories and have super fun all at the same time? Put your thinking hats on and get ready to participate in a high energy, game-filled, OG-level story-based event exclusively put together for all young kids who love stories, games and a whole new level of excitement! For Children Aged 7-12 Years Read More..

Are we part of our land or is our land part of us? Join Bangalore Storytelling Society for a Tapestry of Tales. This is an evening of oral stories of Professions and Heritage woven together; exploring the rich tapestry of culture, history, and nature. Celebrating Karnataka’s diversity and heritage in crafts, cuisines, conservation and culture, BSS brings to you a Tapestry of Tales. To weave this beautiful tapestry, we have Vrunda Sekhar, who will give a peek into the world of Ilkal weaves, Monika Manchanda, who will bring in the aroma of food stories in Bangalore, Krithi Karanth, Read More..