2024 Archive
Poets
Abhivyakti Singh
Anand Thakore
Angshuman Kar
Anju Kishore
Anuradha Nalapat
Aparna Jaishankar
Ashis Ghatak
Avrina Prabala Joslin
Bendre Project
Chaitra Shivayogimath
Chandan Sinha
Deekshit Nair
Gautam Vegda
Geet Chaturvedi
Ila Arun
Ila Sangeetha Diliip
Ira Sisodia
Jayant Kaikini
Jeet Thayil
Kala Ramesh
Karthik Venkatesh
Kattaikuttu Sangam
Kavish Seth
Kynpham Sing Nongkynrih
Laksh Maheshwari
Maaz Bin Bilal
Madhu Nataraj
Mamta Kalia
Manasi Prasad
Mani Rao
Manjamma Jogathii
Manjiri Indurkar
Monica Mody
Mrityunjay Kumar Singh
Mukul Kumar
Nandita Bose
Nasser
O Gaanewali
Pravat Kumar Padhy
Preeti Das
Rahul Soni
Rajesh Joshi
Ramya Vaasisht
Ranjit Hoskote
Ravi Kiran
Rimi Nath
Rochelle Potkar
Roshan Aade
Rudrakshi Bhattacharjee
Sadhana Rao
Samruddha RK
Sandhya Mendonca
Saumya Joshi
Shankar Mahadevan
Shruthi BR
Siddhartha Menon
Sunanda Mehta
Swami Antar Nirav
Teji Sethi
Varun Grover
Vikram Kumar
Vipul Rikhi
Vishal Myasar
Yumna Hari Singh
Schedule
Saturday 3rd August 2024
09:30 AM
The Musical Maverick
Shankar Mahadevan with Ashis Ghatak
10:45 AM
Late Blooming Cherries
Kynpham Sing Nongkynrih and Rimi Nath with Anju Kishore, Kala Ramesh, Pravat Kumar Padhy and Teji Sethi
11:45 AM
Baaro Sadhanakeri Ge: Three Men and their Journey Home
Janani Murali and Prathibha Ramaswamy, accompanied by Ila Sangeetha Dilip
12:30 PM
I'm Out With Lanterns...
Manjiri Indurkar, Monica Mody and Siddhartha Menon
01:15 PM
Longitudes of Light
Nandita Bose with Anand Thakore
01:30 PM
This Place I've Never Been
Rudrakshi Bhattacharjee: Readings by Mani Rao, Shinie Antony
01:45 PM
Kattaikkuttu
Hanne and Rajagopal with Aparna Jaishankar
02:15 PM
ಈ ಕವಿಯನ್ನು ಸಾಯಲು ಬಿಡಬೇಡಿ! | Don't Let This Poet Die
Chaitra Shivayogimath, Deekshit Nair, Shruti BR, Vishal Myasar
03:00 PM
கலையில் கரைந்து போனதெங்கனம் | My Immersion into Art
Nasser
03:45 PM
आँखिन देखी | Aankhin Dekhi
Geet Chaturvedi, Mamta Kalia and Rajesh Joshi with Sourav Roy
04:45 PM
Let The Games Begin
Ranjit Hoskote with Monica Mody
05:15 PM
Yeh Moh Moh Ke Dhaage
Varun Grover with Ira Sisodia
06:00 PM
Drunk on Love: Kabir Songs
Vipul Rikhi
06:30 PM
Kabir and Kalidasa
Chandan Sinha and Mrityunjay Kumar Singh with Akhila Krishnamurthy
07:15 PM
The Women of Thumri, Dadra, & Ghazal
O Gaanewali
Sunday 4th August 2024
10:00 AM
Vote for Ghagra
Ila Arun with Ramya Vaasisht
11:00 AM
We are The World: A Multilingual Reading
Angshuman Kar, Anuradha Nalapat, Avrina Prabala Joslin, Sunanda Mehta and Swami Antar Nirav
12:00 PM
Gotilo Gotilo Gotilo
Saumya Joshi with Preeti Das
12:30 PM
In Praise of Bone
Anand Thakore
01:00 PM
Vikram the Silent Poet
Vikram Kumar
01:15 PM
Gaate Rahe Hum: The Idiom of the Hindi Film Song
Sadhana Rao
01:45 PM
Rock Paper Scissors
Gautam Vegda, Maaz Bin Bilal, Mukul Kumar and Rochelle Potkar
02:30 PM
Poetry, People and Music in the world of Dikshitar
Ravi Kiran with Akhila Krishnamurthy
03:15 PM
Main Tenu Phir Milangi
Laksh Maheshwari
04:00 PM
ಪರವಶರಾಗಿ... | Be Ecstatic
Jayant Kaikini
04:30 PM
The Gospel According to Jeet
Jeet Thayil
05:00 PM
ಜೋಗತಿ ನೃತ್ಯ ಮತ್ತು ಚೌಡಕಿ ಪದಗಳು | A Performance
Manjamma Jogathi and Group
06:00 PM
Money and the Muse: Publishing Poetry
Abhivyakti Singh and Karthik Venkatesh with Yumna Hari Singh
06:30 PM
Shehar aur Hum
Kavish Seth, Roshan Aade and Samruddha RK
07:15 PM
Her Voice: Women's Stories and Songs
Manasi Prasad with Sandhya Mendonca
07:45 PM
The Poetry of Kathak
Madhu Nataraj with Keerthi Kumar, Ramya Nagaraj and Roopa Murthy
Workshops
Saturday 3rd August 2024
10:30 AM
Words, Sounds, Images : How to Produce Poetry Kattaikkuttu Style
A facilitated workshop by Hanne and Rajagopal
Description :
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.Language: English and Tamil
Age: 16+
Ticket Charge: Rs. 750/- per participant
12:00 PM
Enchanted Fairy Tale STEAM Adventures
( For Children )
A facilitated workshop by Soumya Nagaraju
Description :
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.
Facilitator:
The Little Thinkers Lab focuses on bringing STEAM education to lil’ thinkers!
Age: 5 and above
Ticket Charge: Rs. 1100/- per participant
03:00 PM
Writing Haibun (Prose Poetry)
A facilitated workshop by Rochelle Potkar
Description :
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.Age: 12+
Ticket Charge: Rs. 1500/- per participant.
05:00 PM
आदाब । Aadaab : Ghazal Writing and Appreciation
A facilitated workshop by Rohit Nand
Description :
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.Language:Hindi
Ticket Charge: Rs. 750/- per participant
Sunday 4th August 2024
10:30 AM
Echos and Expressions
A facilitated workshop by Leon James
Description :
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!Language: English
Age: 16+
Ticket Charge: Rs. 500/- per participant
12:00 PM
Art Magic
( For Children )
A facilitated workshop by MohanKanna
Description :
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!
Age: 5 and above
Ticket Charge: Rs. 700/- per participant
03:00 PM
उल्लंघन | Ullanghan
A facilitated workshop by Rajesh Joshi
Description :
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.Language: Hindi
Age: 18+
Ticket Charge: Rs. 800/- per participant
For Children
Saturday 3rd August 2024
10:00 AM
The Quest of the Robot Knights : Soumya Nagaraju
Description:
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.Genre: STORYTELLING
10:30 AM
The Khalasi Who Ate Khakra : Preeti Das
Description:
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.Genre: STORYTELLING
11:00 AM
The Mystery Behind Mysteries : Vidya Varadarajan
Description:
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.Genre: AUTHOR INTERACTION AND ACTIVITY
11:30 AM
Detective Pranav : Anupama Benachinamaradi
Description:
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!Genre: AUTHOR INTERACTION AND ACTIVITY
12:00 PM
An Exercise in Imagination - Let's Travel to the Future and the Past : Shruthi Ramachandra
Description:
What does it mean to be a genius? Take the first step to unlocking the genius within your minds.Genre: AUTHOR INTERACTION AND ACTIVITY
12:30 PM
Tunes and Tales : Shylaja Sampath
Description:
Sing along with Shylaja aunty as she weaves a story through songs.Genre: MUSICAL STORYTELLING
01:00 PM
Paplu The Giant's Magic Mantra : Ramendra Kumar
Description:
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.Genre: AUTHOR INTERACTION
02:30 PM
A Walk-in-My-Paws Adventure : Priya Fulwani
Description:
Join KoKo, the sassiest pup you'll ever meet, on an unforgettable expedition through Bandipur National Park!Genre: STORY AND ACTIVITY
03:00 PM
The Pied Piper : Leon James
Description:
Learn to jam and groove with music practioner Leon James. Hear him play the Didgeridoo!Genre: MUSIC AND FUN
03:30 PM
Pacho-Nacho-Nico-Tico-Melo-Felo-Kiko-Rico! : Neha Dinesh
Description:
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.Genre: MUSICAL STORYTELLING
04:00 PM
Mum In A Mess : Sanjana Kapur
Description:
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.Genre: AUTHOR INTERACTION
04:30 PM
Into the Wild : Vaishnavi Giri
Description:
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!Genre: ART AND AUTHOR INTERACTION
05:00 PM
Hindi Fun Poems for Children : Devyani Mungali
Description:
खट्टी-मीठी रसीली कविताओं का जादुई संसार, हर कविता में छिपा है एक अनमोल उपहार | A fun session of Hindi poems!Genre: POETRY
05:30 PM
An Evening of Magic : Inesh Shenoy, Ishaan Shenoy and Nakul Shenoy
Description:
The fabulous Shenoy boys are back with an amazing magic show.Genre: MAGIC PERFORMANCE
Sunday 4th August 2024
10:00 AM
Mysteries, Magics & Timeless Truths : Mamathi Chari
Description:
Solve cases with Zoe, be a magical superhero with Super Scruffy, hear stories with Gettikutti, and even write poetry!.Genre: AUTHOR INTERACTION AND ACTIVITY
10:30 AM
Tales from Rajasthan : Ira Sisodia
Description:
Travel into the Thar desert through the songs and stories of this wonderful land.Genre: STORYTELLING
11:00 AM
10 Indian Languages : Karthk Venkatesh
Description:
Learn about ten Indian languages ― out of the thousand-odd languages spoken in India. A B C of a fun kind!Genre: AUTHOR INTERACTION
11:30 AM
Indian Languages Quiz : Karthik Venkatesh
Description:
A fun, interactive quiz with many, many prizes.Genre: QUIZ
12:00 PM
Bounce Hop Raaga Pop : Shyama Panikkar
Description:
Sa Re Ga Ma in hopscotch. Sing classical ragas while counting and hopping.Genre: SINGALONG
12:30 PM
Monkeying Around : Aparna Athreya
Description:
A little monkey for you to meet.Genre: STORYTELLING
01:00 PM
Ghoulastic Ghoulsome Fun! : Vibha Batra
Description:
Calling cool ghouls & ghosts! Ghoulastic fun with Papa bhoot, Mummy pret and dosts.Genre: AUTHOR INTERACTION
02:30 PM
Laxmi Panda: The Story of Netaji's Youngest Spy : Savie Karnel
Description:
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.Genre: AUTHOR INTERACTION
03:00 PM
Your Name, Your Story: A Self-Discovery : Chandra Keerthi
Description:
An interactive short theatre session to delve into the stories behind our names and explore the profound connection between identity and self-awareness.Genre: THEATRE GAMES AND FUN
03:30 PM
A Song from Where I Live : Smrithi Devakumar
Description:
What does home mean to you? What are the things that help you anchor? What catches your eye? Touches your heart?Genre: AUTHOR INTERACTION
04:00 PM
What Happened Yesterday? : Riya
Description:
Pick up your activity worksheet to learn a cute way to channel doodling/sketching and journaling.Genre: SKETCHING / DOODLING
04:30 PM
The Pied Piper : Leon James
Description:
Learn to jam and groove with music practioner Leon James. Hear him play the Didgeridoo!Genre: MUSIC AND FUN
05:00 PM
Nature Sketching : Mohan Kanna
Description:
Let's draw flora and fauna.Genre: ART ACTIVITY
05:30 PM
An Evening of Magic : Inesh Shenoy, Ishaan Shenoy and Nakul Shenoy
Description:
The fabulous Shenoy boys are back with an amazing magic show.Genre: MAGIC PERFORMANCE
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