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                    Bengaluru Poetry Festival
8th Edition
3rd & 4th August
2024
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Schedule

Saturday 3rd August 2024*

Schedule may change due to unavoidable reasons

09:30 AM - 10:15 AM

The Musical Maverick

Shankar Mahadevan with Ashis Ghatak

This is the first and only definitive authorised biography of a talent that emerges once a century - Shankar Mahadevan. Shankar will narrate his journey, in conversation with Ashis Ghatak, the author of the book.

10:15 AM - 10:45 AM

Translating the Classics

Mani Rao and Rahul Soni with Maitreyee B Chowdhury

An insightful look into the work of two translators who have contemporized the classics.

10:45 AM 11:45 AM

Late Blooming Cherries

Kynpham Sing Nongkynrih and Rimi Nath with Anju Kishore, Kala Ramesh, Pravat Kumar Padhy and Teji Sethi

Haiku, or "pleasure verse", invites readers to reflect on life, nature and human bonds. Meet some of the contributors and editors of "Late Blooming Cherries: A Collection of Haiku Poetry from India".

11:45 AM 12:30 PM

Baaro Sadhanakeri Ge: Three Men and their Journey Home

Janani Murali and Prathibha Ramaswamy, accompanied by Ila Sangeetha Dilip

The Bendre Project takes off from an initial collaboration in which the artistes explored one poem by Da. Ra. Bendre – through the course of their study of Bendre's works, one of the many intriguing aspects was how his poetry conversed with the poetry of other poets from across languages and cultures.

12:30 PM - 01:15 PM

I'm Out With Lanterns...

Manjiri Indurkar, Monica Mody and Siddhartha Menon

The three poets write a form of evocative and graceful poetry that weaves and forms images of everyday life. They will read from their works.

New Book Alert

01:15 PM 01:30 PM

Longitudes of Light

Nandita Bose with Anand Thakore

Launch of Nandita Bose's book of poetry, "Longitudes of Light", published by Atta Galatta.


01:30 PM 01:45 PM

This Place I've Never Been

Rudrakshi Bhattacharjee: Readings by Mani Rao, Shinie Antony

Launch of Rudrakshi Bhattacharjee's book of poetry, "This Place I've Never Been", published by Atta Galatta.

01:45 PM - 02:15 PM

Kattaikkuttu

Hanne and Rajagopal with Aparna Jaishankar

Kattaikkuttu theater is an integral part of the intangible Tamil cultural heritage. Meet P. Rajagopal, a versatile Kattaikkuttu actor who began his career at age 10 in his father’s theatre company, and Hanne M. de Bruin who co-founded the Kattaikkuttu Sangam with her husband, Rajagopal.

02:15 PM - 02:30 PM

ಈ ಕವಿಯನ್ನು ಸಾಯಲು ಬಿಡಬೇಡಿ! | Don't Let This Poet Die

Chaitra Shivayogimath, Deekshit Nair, Shruti BR, Vishal Myasar

"ಯುವಜನತೆಗೆ ಕಾವ್ಯ ಅಭಿವ್ಯಕ್ತಿ ಮಾಧ್ಯಮವಾಗುವುದೆಂದರೆ ಸಂಭ್ರಮಿಸಬೇಕಾದ ಕಾಲ ಇದು.
ಹೊಸ ಕವಿಗಳ ಚಿಂತನೆ ಎತ್ತ ಕಡೆ ಸಾಗಿದೆ? ಅವರ ಕಾವ್ಯ ಯಾವ ಹಾದಿ ಹಿಡಿದಿದೆ?"
The session will be hosted by Prathibha Nandakumar

03:00 PM - 03:45 PM

கலையில் கரைந்து போனதெங்கனம் | My Immersion into Art

Nasser

Best known for his work in the Indian film industry, M. Nasser has a deep, enduring love for poetry and literature. He will talk about his favourite poems, literary influences and the creative oxygen it gives to his life and work.

03:45 PM - 04:45 PM

आँखिन देखी | Aankhin Dekhi

Geet Chaturvedi, Mamta Kalia and Rajesh Joshi with Sourav Roy

विभिन्न समकालीन स्वरों का समागम। हिंदी के शीर्षस्थ कवियों की गोष्ठी।

A confluence of several contemporary yet unique voices, with some of the best Hindi poets of our generation.

04:45 PM - 05:15 PM

Let The Games Begin

Ranjit Hoskote with Monica Mody

Ranjit Hoskote on the method in his verse madness.

05:15 PM - 06:00 PM

Yeh Moh Moh Ke Dhaage

Varun Grover with Ira Sisodia

Varun Grover has won the best lyricist award for the song "Yeh Moh Moh Ke Dhaage". Varun will talk about his poetry and lyrics, which have given him universal popularity.

06:00 PM - 06:30 PM

Drunk on Love: Kabir Songs

Vipul Rikhi

Vipul Rikhi's work has immersed him into the oral traditions of Kabir, and other Bhakti and Sufi poets for over a decade. Watch a performance as he introduces us to the phenomenon that is Kabir.

06:30 PM - 07:15 PM

Kabir and Kalidasa

Chandan Sinha and Mrityunjay Kumar Singh with Akhila Krishnamurthy

Chandan's strikingly original book that translates the sakhis of Kabir and Mrityunjay's transcreation of Meghdooth in Hindi bring alive our ancient poetic traditions.

07:15 PM - 08:15 PM

The Women of Thumri, Dadra, & Ghazal

O Gaanewali

Celebrating the women of Thumri, Dadra, Ghazal and other Hindustani semi-classical forms, O Gaanewali is an intimate mehfil, baithak style. A musical journey with interesting facts, stories and anecdotes about the songstresses of yesteryear. The show is performed by young classical musicians.



Sunday 4th August 2024*

Schedule may change due to unavoidable reasons

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Vote for Ghagra

Ila Arun with Ramya Vaasisht

The famous folk-pop singer Ila Arun will talk about her lyrics and poems with music scholar Ramya Vaasisht.

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

We are The World: A Multilingual Reading

Angshuman Kar, Anuradha Nalapat, Avrina Prabala Joslin, Sunanda Mehta and Swami Antar Nirav

The sound of a poem is indeed a major component to its poetic form. A celebration of the rich tradition of India's languages and dialects, this panel will feature readings by poets from all over the country.

12:00 PM - 12:30 PM

Gotilo Gotilo Gotilo

Saumya Joshi with Preeti Das

Gujarati poet/playwright Saumya Joshi on his hit song, plus other high points.

12:30 PM - 01:00 PM

In Praise of Bone

Anand Thakore

Anand Thakore writes nocturnes and aubades, villanelles and sonnets, odes and dramatic monologues, apostrophes and ekphrastic poems, hymns and blues, picking the perfect tempo and tone to suit the contents.

01:00 PM - 01:15 PM

Vikram the Silent Poet

Vikram Kumar

Vikram, a poet on the autistic spectrum, with severe apraxia, independently communicates through a spelling board and an iPad, eloquently expressing his vivid imagination.

01:15 PM - 01:45 PM

Gaate Rahe Hum: The Idiom of the Hindi Film Song

Sadhana Rao

Exploring the poetry behind some timeless classics.

01:45 PM - 02:30 PM

Rock Paper Scissors

Gautam Vegda, Maaz Bin Bilal, Mukul Kumar and Rochelle Potkar

An energetic interplay of the poetry of 4 writers. A battle of wit, verse and wordplay.

02:30 PM - 03:15 PM

Poetry, People and Music in the world of Dikshitar

Ravi Kiran with Akhila Krishnamurthy

A spotlight on Muthuswamy Dikshitar to bring fore his poetry, music and how his writing is also reflective of the times; of the architecture, culture, customs of the physical space they were located in.

03:15 PM - 04:00 PM

Main Tenu Phir Milangi

Laksh Maheshwari

Exploring the unique love triangle between Amrita Pritam, Sahir Ludhianvi and Imroz. Enjoy the simple yet profound journey of these three incredible people, connected by a bond that lasts forever.

04:00 PM - 04:30 PM

ಪರವಶರಾಗಿ... | Be Ecstatic

Jayant Kaikini

When Jayant Kaikini renders his poems to a spellbound audience there is only one way to describe it - Ecstatic!

04:30 PM - 05:00 PM

The Gospel According to Jeet

Jeet Thayil

Bangalore's own Jeet Thayil with a Biblical take on poetics, and readings from two forthcoming books, "I'll Have it Here", his first full-length collection in 16 years, and "The City Under the City", a collaboration with the poet John Kinsella.

05:00 PM - 06:00 PM

ಜೋಗತಿ ನೃತ್ಯ ಮತ್ತು ಚೌಡಕಿ ಪದಗಳು | A Performance

Manjamma Jogathi and Group

ಜೋಗತಿ ನೃತ್ಯ ಮತ್ತು ಚೌಡಕಿ ಪದಗಳು - ಪದ್ಮಶ್ರೀ ಪ್ರುರಸ್ಕೃತರು ಮಾತಾ ಡಾ ಮಾತಾ ಮಂಜಮ್ಮ ಜೋಗತಿ ಮತ್ತು ತಂಡದಿಂದ.
Jogathi Nrutya & Chowdki Padagalu by Padmashri Awardee Mata Dr. Manjamma Jogathi and team

06:00 PM - 06:30 PM

Money and the Muse: Publishing Poetry

Abhivyakti Singh and Karthik Venkatesh with Yumna Hari Singh

$$$ and the art of publishing poetry.

06:30 PM - 07:15 PM

Shehar aur Hum

Kavish Seth, Roshan Aade and Samruddha RK

A performance by the Hum Log Band

07:15 PM - 07:45 PM

Her Voice: Women's Stories and Songs

Manasi Prasad with Sandhya Mendonca

Classical musician Manasi Prasad on the feminine perspectives in traditional and contemporary music.

07:45 PM - 08:30 PM

The Poetry of Kathak

Madhu Nataraj with Keerthi Kumar, Ramya Nagaraj and Roopa Murthy

Imperative to Kathak’s evolution is the poetry that informed its content for the dancers and the music that fuelled it. Madhu Nataraj with the Natya Institute & STEM Dance kampni, will present a nostalgic, space-temporal retelling, where historical veracity meets artistic resilience.



Workshops

Saturday 3rd August 2024

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Words, Sounds, Images : How to Produce Poetry Kattaikkuttu Style

A facilitated workshop by Hanne and Rajagopal

About the workshop :
Kattaikkuttu theater is an integral part of the intangible Tamil cultural heritage. As part of the Bengaluru Poetry Festival, the Kattaikkuttu Sangam, who maintain and develop this traditional theater form, will be visiting to curate an exclusive look into this ancient artform. They make Kattaikkuttu’s embodied know-how accessible to multiple audiences to ensure that generations to come will be able to enjoy and take part in its rich story repertoire, its vigor and aesthetic beauty. This workshop will centre around getting to know Kattaikkuttu, its recent history and the ways in which performers produce 8 hours of theatre in the absence of a written script.

Requirements : Writing Material will be provided, wear comfortable clothing, water bottle.

About Hanne and Rajagopal :
P. Rajagopal (1953) is a versatile Kattaikkuttu actor born into a family of hereditary performers. He began his professional career as a 10-year-old in his father’s theatre company and took over the ensemble after his father’s premature death in 1971. Rajagopal is also a principal mover and shaker in transmitting the art of Kattaikkuttu to a next generation, making this traditional theatre accessible to all genders, contemporizing its repertory and ensuring a high standard of performance.

Hanne M. de Bruin (1959) holds a Ph.D. in Indology from the University of Leiden. Among her books are Kaṭṭaikkūttu: A Rural Theatre Tradition in South India (Bloomsbury, 2023), the first-ever Tamil-English translation of an all-night Kattaikkuttu play, Karna Moksham or Karna’s Death (1998), and the co-edited volume Between Shame and Fame: Performing Women & Women Performers in India (2011). Together with her husband, Kattaikkuttu actor, director and playwright P. Rajagopal, she founded the Kattaikkuttu Sangam (1990) and Kattaikkuttu Gurukulam (2002). She works full- time for the Sangam as a programme director and principal fundraiser. She is involved in the Sangam’s new productions as a co-director/dramaturg and costume designer.

Language: English and Tamil

Age: 16+

Ideal number of participants: 25

Ticket Charge: Rs. 750/- per participant

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12:00 PM - 01:00 PM

Enchanted Fairy Tale STEAM Adventures
( For Children )

A facilitated workshop by Soumya Nagaraju

About the workshop :

Step into a world where fairy tales and STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics) come together to create a magical, educational adventure! Our “Enchanted STEAM Adventures” workshop invites young minds to explore classic fairy tales through hands-on, interactive activities that ignite creativity, problem-solving, and critical thinking.

Join us for an unforgettable journey where children will:

Rapunzel’s Tower: Construct Rapunzel’s Tower and engineer her escape while exploring the principles of simple machines. The Three Little Pigs’ House: Build an electric fan and Test the strength of different materials to find out which house can withstand the wolf’s mighty breath.

Grow Jack’s Beanstalk: Plant and measure beans, tracking their growth over time, and learn about plant biology and data recording. mongoose and the farmer’s wife: Create a Mongoose diorama , learning about animal habitats and ecosystems.

The Wizard’s Colorful Potions: Create Magic Color Changing Potions

Key Takeaways:
  • Hands-on experience with STEAM concepts through the lens of beloved fairy tales.
  • Development of critical thinking, problem-solving, and creative skills.
  • A fun and engaging way to connect literature and science.
Facilitator:

The Little Thinkers Lab focuses on bringing STEAM education to lil’ thinkers!

Age: 5 and above

Ticket Charge: Rs. 1100/- per participant

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03:00 PM - 05:00 PM

Writing Haibun (Prose Poetry)

A facilitated workshop by Rochelle Potkar

About the workshop :
As part of the annual Bengaluru Poetry Festival, prize-winning poet, author and screenwriter Rochelle Potkar will be conducting an exclusive session on the art of Haibun.


What the participants will take away from the workshop
  • They will learn to think in brevity and distill their thoughts in imagery.
  • They will learn to include themselves in the frame-of-view while observing the world, for poetry.
  • They will learn how to narrate their epiphanies in lyricism and with economy.

Requirements : Writing Material will be provided.

About Rochelle Potkar :

Widely anthologized, Rochelle Potkar is a prize-winning poet, author, and screenwriter based in Mumbai. She is the author of Four Degrees of Separation (poetry), Paper Asylum (haibun) - shortlisted for the Rabindranath Tagore Literary Prize 2020, and Bombay Hangovers (short fiction). An alumna of Iowa’s International Writing Program (2015) and a Charles Wallace Writer’s fellow, University. of Stirling (2017), her poetry film 'Skirt' featured on Shonda Rhime's Shondaland via the Visible Poetry Project. She conducts online poetry workshops for the Himalayan Writing Retreat and was invited for four consecutive years to teach at Iowa’s International Writing Programs: Summer Institute 2019 and Between the Lines 2022, 2023, 2024 as a creative-writing teacher. Her prize-winning manuscript of poetry 'Coins in Rivers' was released in April 2024, Hachette India.

Connect with - @rochellepotkar


Age: 12+

Ideal number of participants: 25

Ticket Charge: Rs. 1500/- per participant.

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05:00 PM - 07:30 PM

आदाब । Aadaab : Ghazal Writing and Appreciation

A facilitated workshop by Rohit Nand

About the workshop :
If you have listened to or read Rahat Indori or Jaun Elia and thought, I really like ghazals but what really makes them unforgettable? Why do some lines stick and become timeless? It would be so awesome to write something like this. Then this workshop just might be your starting point.Brought to you by the annual Bengaluru Poetry Festival, this ghazal appreciation and writing workshop will introduce participants to the basics of ghazals, including their history, rhyming, behr, etc. The workshop is best for poetry lovers and beginner/intermediate poets.

Requirements : Writing Material will be provided.

About Rohit Nand :
Rohit got introduced to the world of ghazals at the age of thirteen, listening to popular ghazal singers for hours. He is an avid reader of poetry, and loves to read and listen to shayari. Over the last several years, he has also been writing Hindi poems and ghazals. Last year he ran a podcast called Hindustani Poetry Project that won the Sahitya Garima Award. He is looking forward to getting his first book published shortly.

Language:Hindi

Ideal number of participants: 25

Ticket Charge: Rs. 750/- per participant

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Sunday 4th August 2024

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Echos and Expressions

A facilitated workshop by Leon James

About the workshop :
Explore the poetry of music! Participants will get hands-on experience playing various exotic musical instruments. Learn how to make your own wooden Kazoo, which you can take back home. No prior experience is required! Join into the spirit of music, and participate in this fun workshop. Singers will also have an opportunity to sing to the rhythm as we play various instruments!

About Leon James:
Leon James is well known as a musician, theater artist and a music researcher. In his journey as a multi-instrumentalist, music composer and music director, Leon has worked in films and documentaries. His expertise is reviving ancient musical instruments and creating awareness to people all around the world about the lost art forms and its connection with culture and history. He has done extensive research on the world's oldest existing and extinct musical instruments. He travels to different destinations to learn and teach indigenous people of the land.He is very passionate about indigenous, tribal, extinct music and musical instruments. His forte is incorporating indigenous musical instruments in theatre and giving it a fresh, unique shape.

Language: English

Age: 16+

Ideal number of participants: 25

Duration: 2hrs ( will extend if required )

Ticket Charge: Rs. 500/- per participant

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12:00 PM - 01:00 PM

Art Magic
( For Children )

A facilitated workshop by MohanKanna

About the workshop :

A comprehensive workshop focused on the foundational techniques of sketching animals and bird forms, with an emphasis on watercolor application. Designed for both novice and intermediate artists seeking to refine their skills. All necessary materials are provided. Enhance your artistic capabilities under the expert guidance of Mohan Kanna!

About MohanKanna:

An accomplished artist and designer with a B.F.A. in Sculpture Painting from Madras University and a Certificate in Photography. With over 15 years of diverse experience, has worked on murals, metal embossing, and interior design, collaborating with renowned architects and running an art school in Coimbatore. The portfolio spans both national and international projects, including government-sponsored craft development workshops and a significant sculpture installation in Malaysia.

Age: 5 and above

Ticket Charge: Rs. 700/- per participant

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03:00 PM - 05:00 PM

उल्लंघन | Ullanghan

A facilitated workshop by Rajesh Joshi

About the workshop :
Poetry requires an act of infringement, an act of 'ullanghan'. May it be an infringement of perspective, or that of language or of form, or questioning the status quo altogether. As part of the Bengaluru Poetry Festival, stalwart Rajesh Joshi will be conducting this intimate workshop. During this workshop, poet Rajesh Joshi ji will discuss the different aspects of contemporary Hindi poetry and how to bring them into practice. Participants are encouraged to bring their previous work and receive feedback on them from the facilitator.

About Rajesh Joshi :
Rajesh Joshi (b. 1946) is a Hindi writer, poet, journalist and a playwright, who was the recipient of 2002 Sahitya Akademi Award in Hindi for his anthology of poems - 'Do Panktiyon Ke Beech' (Between Two Lines). He has authored seven collections of poetry, alongside collections of short stories, plays, and literary criticism. He actively writes for children. He is a recipient of Muktibodh Puraskar, Makhan Lal Chaturvedi Puraskar, Srikant Verma Smriti Samman, Shikhar Samman and other awards. His poems have been translated into English, German, Russian, Urdu and other languages. He presently resides in Bhopal and continues to work as a freelance writer.

Language: Hindi

Age: 18+

Ideal number of participants: 25

Ticket Charge: Rs. 800/- per participant

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Children's fest schedule

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.

Saturday 3rd August 2024

10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

The Quest of the Robot Knights

Soumya Nagaraju

| STORYTELLING

Join young squire Mikul on his adventurous quest to become a Robot Knight in the Kingdom of Binary. Follow Mikul's journey as he unlocks the magic of unplugged coding to become Sir Mikul, the legendary Robot Knight.

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

The Khalasi Who Ate Khakra

Preeti Das

| STORYTELLING

Dance, jump with joy and travel with the young Khalasi who fell in love with Khakras.

Crunch your way through a story celebrating Gujarat's iconic snack.

'Cos Khakra is not just a snack. It's an emotion.

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM

The Mystery Behind Mysteries

Vidya Varadarajan

| AUTHOR INTERACTION AND ACTIVITY

A story complete with breadcrumbs, red herrings and clues, to keep you guessing till the very end! Join us on a backwards treasure hunt with her first Bangalore-based mystery.

11:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Detective Pranav

Anupama Benachinamaradi

| AUTHOR INTERACTION AND ACTIVITY

Put on your detective hat and dive into the thrilling story. Plus, grab a free coloring sheet that might just hold clues to help you solve the mystery!

12:00 PM - 12:30 PM

An Exercise in Imagination - Let's Travel to the Future and the Past

Shruthi Ramachandra

| AUTHOR INTERACTION AND ACTIVITY

What does it mean to be a genius?
Take the first step to unlocking the genius within your minds.

12:30 PM - 01:00 PM

Tunes and Tales

Shylaja Sampath

| MUSICAL STORYTELLING

Sing along with Shylaja aunty as she weaves a story through songs.

01:00 PM - 01:30 PM

Paplu The Giant's Magic Mantra

Ramendra Kumar

| AUTHOR INTERACTION

Paplu is a small and gentle giant. However, when his beloved villagers are in danger, he takes on a wild and wacky avatar. A rib-tickling tale of magic and masti.

01:30 PM - 02:30 PM

LUNCH BREAK

02:30 PM - 03:00 PM

A Walk-in-My-Paws Adventure

Priya Fulwani

| STORY AND ACTIVITY

Join KoKo, the sassiest pup you'll ever meet, on an unforgettable expedition through Bandipur National Park!

03:00 PM - 03:30 PM

The Pied Piper

Leon James

| MUSIC AND FUN

Learn to jam and groove with music practioner Leon James. Hear him play the Didgeridoo!

03:30 PM - 04:00 PM

Pacho-Nacho-Nico-Tico-Melo-Felo-Kiko-Rico!

Neha Dinesh

| MUSICAL STORYTELLING

What if we all had really long names! Let’s listen in to a Japanese folktale about a Spanish family of mama, papa, Juan and his elder brother. A hilarious, musical story.

04:00 PM - 04:30 PM

Mum In A Mess

Sanjana Kapur

| AUTHOR INTERACTION

Do our parents ever have tough days? What do you do when you are feeling sad? Figure out the mysteries of broken jars, bad moods and malfunctioning parents.

04:30 PM - 05:00 PM

Into the Wild

Vaishnavi Giri

| ART AND AUTHOR INTERACTION

An exciting adventure into the wilds of India, with captivating storytelling and creative art. Embark on an imaginary journey through the Sundarbans, Nilgiris and more with loud sounds and laughter!

05:00 PM - 05:30 PM

Hindi Fun Poems for Children

Devyani Mungali

| POETRY

खट्टी-मीठी रसीली कविताओं का जादुई संसार, हर कविता में छिपा है एक अनमोल उपहार | A fun session of Hindi poems!

05:30 PM - 06:00 PM

An Evening of Magic

Inesh Shenoy, Ishaan Shenoy and Nakul Shenoy

| MAGIC PERFORMANCE

The fabulous Shenoy boys are back with an amazing magic show.

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.

Sunday 4th August 2024

10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Mysteries, Magics & Timeless Truths

Mamathi Chari

| AUTHOR INTERACTION AND ACTIVITY

Solve cases with Zoe, be a magical superhero with Super Scruffy, hear stories with Gettikutti, and even write poetry!.

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Tales from Rajasthan

Ira Sisodia

| STORYTELLING

Travel into the Thar desert through the songs and stories of this wonderful land.

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM

10 Indian Languages

Karthk Venkatesh

| AUTHOR INTERACTION

Learn about ten Indian languages ― out of the thousand-odd languages spoken in India. A B C of a fun kind!

11:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Indian Languages Quiz

Karthik Venkatesh

| QUIZ

A fun, interactive quiz with many, many prizes.

12:00 PM - 12:30 PM

Bounce Hop Raaga Pop

Shyama Panikkar

| SINGALONG

Sa Re Ga Ma in hopscotch. Sing classical ragas while counting and hopping.

12:30 PM - 01:00 PM

Monkeying Around

Aparna Athreya

| STORYTELLING

A little monkey for you to meet.

01:00 PM - 01:30 PM

Ghoulastic Ghoulsome Fun!

Vibha Batra

| AUTHOR INTERACTION

Calling cool ghouls & ghosts! Ghoulastic fun with Papa bhoot, Mummy pret and dosts.

01:30 PM - 02:30 PM

LUNCH BREAK

02:30 PM - 03:00 PM

Laxmi Panda: The Story of Netaji's Youngest Spy

Savie Karnel

| AUTHOR INTERACTION

Trace the adventures of child spy Laxmi through the jungles of Burma during World War II, while she gathered intel about the British for Subhash Chandra Bose's INA. Laxmi's grand daughter Pratima will launch the book written by Savie Karnel.

03:00 PM - 03:30 PM

Your Name, Your Story: A Self-Discovery

Chandra Keerthi

| THEATRE GAMES AND FUN

An interactive short theatre session to delve into the stories behind our names and explore the profound connection between identity and self-awareness.

03:30 PM - 04:00 PM

A Song from Where I Live

Smrithi Devakumar

| AUTHOR INTERACTION

What does home mean to you? What are the things that help you anchor? What catches your eye? Touches your heart?

04:00 PM - 04:30 PM

What Happened Yesterday?

Riya

| SKETCHING / DOODLING

Pick up your activity worksheet to learn a cute way to channel doodling/sketching and journaling.

04:30 PM - 05:00 PM

The Pied Piper

Leon James

| MUSIC AND FUN

Learn to jam and groove with music practioner Leon James. Hear him play the Didgeridoo!

05:00 PM - 05:30 PM

Nature Sketching

Mohan Kanna

| ART ACTIVITY

Let's draw flora and fauna.

05:30 PM - 06:00 PM

An Evening of Magic

Inesh Shenoy, Ishaan Shenoy and Nakul Shenoy

| MAGIC PERFORMANCE

The fabulous Shenoy boys are back with an amazing magic show.







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The Bengaluru Poetry Festival is the city’s only literary event dedicated to poetry. Organized by the not-for-profit Bengaluru Poetry Festival trust, the event has seen seven successful years and has attracted thousands of poetry lovers each year.

The seven years of the festival has seen participation from over 450 poets, musicians, lyricists and performers and the programming has included Individual performances, Panel discussions, Workshops and Readings. The festival has brought poets and poetry from across the country, with substantial regional and ethnic flavours to the audiences of Bangalore.

The festival has grown to become a beloved fixture in the literary and cultural calendar of the city, and is now being recongnised across the country.

The Bengaluru Poetry Festival was conceptualized as a celebration of all things poetry. From the classical to the modern, from hymn to haiku, from ballad to ode, poetry is what makes language dance. The rhyme, the rhythm, the words all merge into the perfect pitch, so we think and ache, and remain human.

The festival was conceptualized, when the founders of the festival realized that while poetry as a form of self-expression was gaining immense popularity, and Indian poets, and poetry were increasingly being recognized the world over, there were limited opportunities available for poets within existing literary festival platforms. Thus was born the Bengaluru Poetry Festival in 2016, a platform for poets, and poetry.

An inherent love for poetry brought the core team together – to plan this festival in a spirit of gratitude and joy, as a salute to poets and the magical, magical world of their compositions.



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