THE STORYWORLD OF CHILDREN
Since 1998, Kathalaya’s journey with storytelling began in schools—with a simple yet powerful idea: to make learning more joyful and concepts more meaningful through stories. The response was heartwarming, but we soon realized that not every child could participate within the confines of the school day.
That’s when we decided to take storytelling beyond classrooms—creating events like Kathasangama , summer camps, Stories on Wheels and customized workshops for children.
Through these sessions, Kathalaya nurtured young minds with a consistent dose of stories—each chosen thoughtfully to help children reflect on their own place in society. Every tale carried a subtle message or value, weaving learning into imagination.
Our storytelling experiences are interactive and reflective, encouraging children to respond not just with their minds, but with their hearts. Each session combines listening, movement, dialogue, and creative expression—helping them use both emotional intelligence and cognitive skills.
The joy of storytelling often lingers. As one young listener, Amrit, said after hearing The Ramayana, he found Kumbhakarna “funny,” “cool,” and “loving.” That’s the magic of stories—they help children see even familiar characters in new, empathetic ways.
Every Kathalaya workshop is theme-based, helping children draw connections between stories and their own lives, while learning to understand others with compassion. In every session, they begin as listeners and evolve into tellers—discovering their own voice through the timeless art of storytelling
Certified Course for Young Tale Makers in Training (Ages 8–15 yrs)
A storytelling bootcamp for young voices — where confidence, clarity, and creativity come alive!
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Two Weekend Sessions
Duration 10hrs.
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Crafted by Kathalaya’s master storytellers,this course helps young adults transform into confident communicators and expressive storytellers. It’s a fun, skill-based journey that hones language, boosts confidence, and shapes future voices.
​Stories On Wheels
A Moving Experience In Storytelling!
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Get ready for an unforgettable, out-of-classroom adventure!
Stories on Wheels brings schoolchildren (Grades 1–7) to the Kathalaya Centre, where stories leap off the stage through puppets, masks, music, rhythm, and imagination.
Each session is specially curated by Kathalaya’s professionally trained storytellers, blending performance, play, and participation.
From theme-based tales to special storytelling celebrations, this half-day to full-day experience takes children on a joyful journey .
All seasons, all year - stories never stops.
Kathasangama
Katha Sangama, which will be a meeting place for families and individuals interested in hearing and sharing stories and bonding over stories. It is for all ages of all people under one roof to immerse in the world of stories.
“We want the entire family here with parents, children and grandparents, the more the merrier,” says Geeta with her trademark laughter. “The intention is a little escape room of stories, facilitated and nurtured by Kathalaya, where families come together and listen and share together.”
It will be a time well spent with families in a festival of stories with bonding, sharing and listening.
One hour Storytelling performance by Professional Tellers -Open to All age groups.
