Mysore/Mysuru: Kalasuruchi, as part of its 15th anniversary celebrations, has organised ‘Kathe Kelona Banni,’ stroy-telling by writer and publisher Vasudhendra on Feb. 26 at 4.30 pm and interaction with Vasudhendra on Feb. 27 at 10.30 am at Suruchi Rangamane in Kuvempunagar here.

Over these many years, people from all walks of life have shared stories with children. Doctors, engineers, lawyers, writers, actors and a large number of teachers have contributed.  There have been many stories narrated serially too.  Vimalashree narrated Ramayana over 20 weeks while D. Balakrishnaiah narrated Mahabharata over 25-plus weeks.  Dr. Ramanath regaled children with Vikram and Betal stories  over 15 weeks. 

Limca Book of Records has recognised this feat and included ‘Kathe Kelona Banni’ in their annual records for the year 2015. Vijaya Sindhuvalli, the backbone for all Suruchi Rangamane activities, is now being affectionately called ‘Kathe Mane Ajji’ by the children.

“Over these years, several generations of children have attended the programme.  Typically one sees children starting around 6-9 years and continuing to attend for about three years.  Some of the children who attended initial programme have completed graduation now,” says K. Nagaraja, Co-Convener, Kalasuruchi.

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