What makes a city a space of storytellers?
In this thoughtful conversation, Geetha Ramanujam reflects on Bangalore —
its stories, its traditions, and the deeper role storytelling plays in shaping culture.
From the story of Punyakoti to the living heritage of Janapada Loka,
she reminds us that storytelling is not something we simply learn —
it is something we inherit, live, and carry forward.
In a world that leans towards information and writing,
this is a gentle return to:
listening
memory
oral traditions
And what truly makes a storyteller.
If this resonates with you,
Kathalaya offers spaces to explore storytelling more deeply:
For details: 82773 89840
Certified Intensive Beginner Storytelling Course
Batch 183
Kathalaya Centre, Bangalore
April 17–19
Register: https://forms.gle/8B2xAo9oQAia7pdH6
Batch 184
Defence Colony, Delhi
June 5-7
Register: https://forms.gle/fZDxPTtSmXnhUSBC6
Batch 185
Himalayan Writing Retreat, Satkhol, Uttarakhand
June 12-15
Register: https://www.himalayanwritingretreat.com/event/storytelling-course-kathalaya/
The Diploma in Storytelling
Batch 39
Kathalaya Centre, Bangalore
June 14-17
Register: https://forms.gle/CA4t9jBArZgVLKrG6
Antardhwani Retreat – The Storytellers’ Inner voice
Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu
July 17-19
Register: https://forms.gle/te5ZHJ3SZC6VyPxw6
Story Practices 