Indic Mythology is full of answers to the many whys of our culture. Join Lavanya Prasad as she explores and brings forth the marvellous stories from the Indic Mythology through music, dance and theatre. Who doesn't love Mangoes? Did you know that the King of fruits had even the Gods Kings and Queens in its Spell too? Join Lavanya Prasad as she unpeels for you the story of Mangoes through the Mythology lens, wring your brain answering a super quiz on Mangoes from Indian History and shake a leg to a wonderful Mango Song and end the afternoon wi Read More..

The Write Step is a writers’ support group that hopes to foster and grow a community of writers who meet once a month to talk about the myriad aspects of writing. Writers in the making who haven’t published or written yet are most welcome. The aim is to devise a support group that sparks creativity. While each meeting will be around a certain predefined subject matter pertaining to the craft, there will be time set aside for the group to address individual queries. Read More..

Troubled by the mysterious word, theatre? What treasures lie dormant in the world behind this word? Is there a roadmap to these treasures, where it all begins? What is the first step? I humbly invite you to Atta Galatta to take this journey with me on the path of finding these humble treasures by simply READING PLAYS! When we READ A PLAY, as a whole - unlike a book that one would often read at intervals - we take an arduous journey, to a certain end. When we READ AS A GROUP, we hear the voices of different actors (and/or slash readers), registering the voice of individual characters in the pla Read More..

Once upon a time, book lovers were left hanging, but those days are over! Atta Galatta and Your View on Books cordially invite you to the latest Bibliophile Meetup in town. Meet our Hosts, Aparajita Sharma and Maddie Dawson, seasoned Chief Fiction Aficionados with a combined expertise in reviewing over five hundred books and orchestrating over twenty-five book club events. Bring along your favorite book and delve into a shared reading experience. Read More..

Join us at Atta Galatta on 6th April at 11 AM to discuss the life of one of India’s most famous and felicitated Bharatanatyam dancers, Rukmini Devi Arundale, and to launch the book written about her by V. R. Devika. The author will be in conversation with Dr. Vaishali K. S., Senior Professor, Department of English, Jnana Bharathi, Bangalore University. Read More..

One of India’s most cherished renaissance figures Rabindranath Tagore (1861- 1941), put us on the literature map of the world when his "Gitanjali" was awarded the Nobel prize for literature in 1913. Tagore wrote well over 100 stories. He created stories from his own experience – love, social relationships, the correspondence between man and nature and the supernatural. Galpo Gucchho (short stories) have been translated and read in many languages of the world. Once There was A King and The Home Coming help the adults understand the child’s mind. Post Office is a s Read More..

Meet Amit Ranjan! An erudite poet and author, he has authored three books – The Knot of Juggernaut (Poetry, 2022), and Find Me Leonard Cohen, I’m Almost Thirty (Poetry, 2018); John Lang: Wanderer of Hindoostan, Slanderer in Hindoostani, Lawyer for the Ranee (Non-fiction, 2021). His upcoming books in 2024 are a biography of the 17th century Sufi prince Dara Shikoh; a poetry collection Monolithic Muse; and a collection of short stories. Join us at Atta Galatta on 30th March at 6.30 PM for an intimate and casual chat with him! Read More..

This hands-on interactive workshop will introduce a new way for children to engage with historical art.  Prior knowledge of facts will take a backseat and skills like first-hand observation, description and imagination will come to the forefront. Children will look at high-resolution visuals of sculptures and architecture from Mamallapuram, work on simple observation exercises, and engage in open discussion to make meaning of this astounding art. While the workshop will be based on Ashwin Prabhu's new book for children, "Sculpted Stones - Mysteries of Mamallapuram", the m Read More..

Dive deep into the heart of parenting with me as we explore the landscapes of 'Another Parenting Perspective' together at Atta Galatta. Join me for a morning filled with insightful discussions, heartfelt stories, and the answers to those parenting questions that keep you up at night. Don’t miss this chance to connect, share, and discover a new horizon in parenting. Whether you're a seasoned parent, a newbie, or simply curious about the myriad paths of parenting, this session is for you. Let's navigate the beautiful complexities of parenting together, uncovering the Read More..