Welcome to the Children's section of the Bengaluru Poetry Festival . The 2 full days of events are divided into 4 half days . You can either pick a half day pass or a full day pass or for both days .    The events will begin from 10:30AM to 5:30PM  with a one hour lunch break  at 1.30 PM to 2.30 PM . From interactions with Authors , Illustrators , Storytelling , Puppetry , Kamishibai , dance movement , theater , spoken word, poetry, music, song writing, clowning, Mime, Magic, Plays etc  there is something for every child and family . Every 30 minutes there wo Read More..

Mandala art is known for its meditative properties. It's the perfect way to unwind after a long day or to spend a quiet afternoon at home. As you focus on creating your mandala designs, you'll find yourself feeling more relaxed and centered. Whether you're looking to explore your artistic side, or simply looking for a way to relax and unwind, our Mandala Art is the perfect choice.mSign up for OwlStar Mandala Art Workshop & learn to create art that calms your mind. You can also take the OwlStar Mandala Art kit along with you and keep practicing the art at home.
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What’s in a name? is CA turned Standup Comedian Arun Sriram’s fifth comedy special.
A laugh riot that leaves every audience member something to think about, at the end of it. In this laugh riot, Arun talks about his life as a full-time comedian, ponders whether he is still middle class and also questions and provides his own point of view on societal stereotypes around names.
Every person is referred to by a name since birth, acquires names through relations in family circles, designations at work. On top of that there are identities created out of work done, social s Read More..

Whether it’s Bollywood’s Mission Mangal, Hollywood’s Hidden Figures or Bonnie Garmus’s bestseller Lessons in Chemistry (soon to be TV series), women in STEM seem to have finally conquered the imagination of mainstream pop culture worldwide. Are these representations doing justice to the real women of science, are there lesser known books or films that do it better? Join us for a discussion, followed by a book signing session! 
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Do join us for the launch of The Grande Matriarch of Malabar by Sajita Nair. The author will be in conversation with Shinie Antony, writer, columnist and co-founder of the Bangalore Literature Festival. The novel explores the fading legacy of a matrilineal household in a bygone era in Kerala.
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Come hangout with us in the city of tech, tales and joy as we doodle, chat and have fun
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A dash of history, a dollop of folk lore, a sprinkle of mythology and a zing of creativity will all be added to A Platter of Stories. Join Aparna Jaishankar for an interactive storytelling session for children as she shares tales of food from around the world.  Aparna`s Bio: Aparna Jaishankar has worn many hats in her life as a corporate trainer, eco awareness campaigner, dabbler of art forms, but the most soul satisfying of them all is her Storyteller’s hat. History, Languages, Ethics and Perspectives are some of the topics covered in her modules for educators. She has devi Read More..

This workshop welcomes the participants to experience the bhajan culture of North Karnataka. Every year, Temples across North Karnataka come alive with bhajan songs and tattva padas that carry rich folk traditions of the region. These songs carry philosophies of the community, life lessons and celebration of the season.     In this introductory session facilitated by Shilpa Mudubi, you will learn a few bhajan songs and also get a gateway peak into the folk traditions and rituals of North Karnataka.   Shilpa Mudbi Kothakota is an artist currently living in Kalabu Read More..

Bring along a poem you have struggled with and Jerry Pinto and the Hive Mind will take a look. It is an exercise in trust, yes, and an exercise in vulnerability but  we shall all rely on the kindness of strangers. What you might take away from the workshop is a sense of what might be wrong with the poem, what might be right with it or just the experience.    Prerequisite  Participants need to bring along a previously written poem    Fee 1000/- per participant    Jerry Pinto has two books of poems to his credit: “Asylum an Read More..

During this workshop, well-known poet Neelesh Raghuvanshi will discuss the creative process in detail, which will set aspiring poets on the path for developing greater sensitivity and imagination. Through guided writing exercises, the participants will also develop newer perspectives of seeing the world around them more poetically.   Age- 16+ Open to Beginners   Neelesh Raghuvanshi is a well-known poet who lives in Bhopal. Her poetry collections include 'Ghar Nikasi', 'Pani Ka Swad', 'Antim Pankti Mein', 'Kavi Ne Kaha', and ''Khi Read More..