Kathaavali at Minnimane: Edition 6

Sixth Edition of StoryTelling Event was organized at MinniMane on 14th April 2019 evening.

Due to the beginning of the school holidays and some festivities, many couldn't attend, around 15 people participated in the event.

The event began with an introductory speech by Dr. GK Jayaram explaining the context.

Following are the people who narrated their stories to the applause & appreciation of the audiences:  Sury Hardalli, Nagabhushan,  Dinesh K Shetty, Ramya Nagaraj, Dr. G.K. Jayaram, Ranjan Kamath, Ahan Kamath.

Stories in Kannada (or Mix) 'Groom Conditions' - by Sury Hardalli 'Here is a Hiriya' - by Dinesh K Shetty 'Malnad Expedition'  by Ramya Nagaraj'  'Adarsha Dampathi' by Nagabhushan'  'Fear factor' by  GK Jayaram

Stories in English 'Helpness Incident' - by Ranjan Kamath 'Helpness Incident - Son's view' - by Ahan Kamath

Kathaavali at Minnimane: Edition 5

Fifth Edition of StoryTelling Event was organised at MinniMane on 09th March 2019 evening.

Though there was threat of rain, around 35 people participated in the event.


The event was kicked off by a beautiful song played along with a guitar by  twin sisters Vinodita & Vasunita (Originally sung by Raghu Dixit for the film April'na Himabindu written by Yogaraj Bhat)

Two young audiances too shared their stories (Arjun & Vipin)

Following are the people who narrated their stories to the applause & appreciation of the audiences : Dr. Palahalli Vishwanath, Sury Hardalli, Nagabhushan, Narahari Rao, Meera Datta, Dinesh K Shetty, Manjula Mahesh, Dr. G.K. Jayaram, Padmanabh A, Uma Padmanabh, Prabhakar, Pradyun.

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Stories in Kannada (or Mix) 'Lyrical Childhood ' - by Narahari Rao 'My Alter Ego' - by Palahalli Vishwanath 'Wife's Super-vision'  by Suri Hardalli'  'Interview' by Nagabhushan'            'Postal Journeys' by Meera Datta 'Pet Memories ' by Manjula Maheshappa  'Sakura and Shakuntala - by Dinesh K Shetty          'Late Middle Age Problems' - by GK Jayaram          'Exam and Play'   by Padmanabh A          'Groom Exam '   by  Uma - Padmanabh A           'Making Home'  by Prabhakar          'Turning new Leaf'   by Pradyun           'Book writing Adventure'   by Vipin           'Airport Exploration' by  Arjun Prashanth (Audio Only) Song            'April'na Himabindu'  by Vinodita & Vasunita  (Audio Only)

Kathaavali at Minnimane: Edition 4

Fourth Edition of StoryTelling Event was organised at MinniMane on 9th February 2019 evening. It had rained well in Bangalore that evening which inconvenienced many to attend the event.


Around  fifteen people could still participate in the event. 


A session on 'Geetha'  titled  "Krishna, The Psychologist: The way to live according to Bhagavad Gita"  was conducted by Dr. GK Jayaram which elicited good discussion in the end.
Two young brothers entertained with a poem and an essay.


Following are the people who narrated their stories to the applause & appreciation of the audiences : Dinesh K Shetty, Dr. Anu Rao, Dr. G.K. Jayaram.

Session on 'Geetha'             'Krishna, The Psychologist: The way to live according to Bhagavad Gita' - by GK Jayaram Stories in English (or Mix) 'Assertion ' by Anu Rao  'Emotions and 'Raakshasa' - by Dinesh K Shetty          'Sheshamma and other anecdotes' - by GK Jayaram Poem and Essay          'Turning a new leaf ' by Pradyun          'Dream School' by Arjun

Kathaavali at Minnimane: Edition 3

Third Edition of StoryTelling Event was organised at MinniMane on 12th January 2019 evening.


Around 40 people participated in the event.


The event was kicked off by an introductory talk by Dr. GK Jayaram explaining the story of Story Telling and also a Poem about 'Minnimane Kathaavali by Manjula Mahesh.


Following are the people who narrated their stories to the applause & appreciation of the audiences : Dr. Palahalli Vishwanath, Sury Hardalli, Nagabhushan, Narahari Rao, C.R. Murrali, Dinesh K Shetty, Manjula Mahesh, Dr. G.K. Jayaram.

More images of the events here.

Stories in Kannada (or Mix) 'Illustrations by Examples' - by Narahari Rao 'Name Problems' - by Palahalli Vishwanath 'Teaching Lesson'  by Suri Hardalli'  'Compassion' by Nagabhushan'            'Boils Story' by CR Murrali 'Pattedari Pratibha ' by Manjula Maheshappa  'Killing Ajji' - by Dinesh K Shetty          'ProverbialConversations' - by GK Jayaram Poem on Kathaavali          'Welcome to Kathaavali ' by Manjula Maheshappa

Kathaavali at Minnimane: Edition 2

Second Edition of StoryTelling Event was organised at MinniMane on 4th December 2018 evening.

Around 25 people participated in the event. Some people from Hyderabad (Academicians  from Ekalavya Schools in Hyderabad) also participated.

The event was kicked off by an introductory talk by Dr, GK Jayaram explaining the background & purpose of the event.

Following are the people who narrated their stories to the applause & appreciation of the audiences : Ms. Asiya Begam, Mr. Ravikanth Ganti, Anand Rao, A.K. Nagaraj, Dinesh K Shetty, Manjula Mahesh, Nagabhushan, Sury Hardalli.

At the end Dr. Jayaram did poetry reading of one of his poem 'Parkinalli Walking' which was written on the nearby park - 'Mini-Forest' as it's subject.

More images of the event are here

Stories in Kannada (or Mix) 'Initial Clarification to Yamadootha' - by Anand Rao  'Madi(Hygiene) & Kartheeka Somvar' - by AK Nagaraj  ''Surgery'  by Suri Hardalli'  'Manassu mattu Devaru (Mind & God)' by Nagabhushan'  'Uppinakaayi (Pickle) Lessons ' by Manjula Maheshappa  'Bomb - Upakaara' - by Dinesh K Shetty Stories in English 'Grass on the other side' by Ravikanth Ganti  'Rebirth of Faith' by Asiya Begum Poetry reading 'Parkinalli Walking' by GK Jayaram

Kathaavali at Minnimane: Edition 1

A StoryTelling Event was organised at Dr. GK Jayaram's house named 'Minni Mane' on 22nd September 2018.

Dr. Jayaram (Managing Trustee of Kasturi Trust) has been participating in Moth StorySLAM events in New York and has won the competitions too.

This event was organised on similar lines aiming to nurture storytelling and story appreciating among the audience in South Bangalore.

The Event  had stories both in English & Kannada.

The Event started around 7PM with introduction  by the host Dr. Jayaram after light refreshments.

Dr. Jayaram explained the inspiration, purpose & details about the event & his intention to make it a periodic event. He explained how this concept is so popular in places like New York - where people have to struggle to purchase tickets in hurry for the event since most of the times the tickets get sold out in minutes. 

There were around 30 enthusiastic audiences. It was a clear sky evening on Minnimane terrace surrounded by lush greenery and cool breeze.

There were interesting stories by quite a few people starting from Dinesh K Shetty, Mr. Padmanabh Arakalgoodu, Dr. PR Vishwanath, Mr. Suri Hardalli, Mr. Ravi Puranik, Ms. Nirupama VG,  Dr. GK Jayaram and children Kum Neha, Kum Akshaya, Master Srikara.

More images of the event are here

Here are  Audio Recordings of some of the stories presented at the event.

Stories in Kannada (or Mix)
Bhootopakaara - Story  by Dinesh
Lying to Mother - Story by Padmanabh A.
Hoovanu Hudukuta Hodanu Bheema - Story by PR Vishwanath

Drama inside Drama by Padmanabh A
Durvaasane by Suri Hardalli
ChildHood Friend by GK Jayaram
Childhood Fears by Ravi Puranik
Amerika Amerika by PR Vishwanath

Story in English
Self Goal by Nirupama VG

Chldren Stories:
Story by Neha
Story by Srikara