As leading Greek villainesses, it was better that our names and the deeds of the heroes that slew us remain forgotten. And so, we forgot them. All except my name.
Every Medusa’s Book – Part 2
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Every Medusa’s Book – Part 1
In the past, I had been a Gorgon and the worst of Gorgons at that. We were three sisters – Myself, Medusa and my two sisters Phalana and Dhimkana. ‘Those are not Greek gorgon names!’, people exclaim, when the I tell them. Yes, but we were never Greek Goddesses.
Storytelling is a metaphor for life itself – Kathalaya News
Storytelling is a metaphor for life itself.
It helps us connect the familiar with the unknown,
and in that process, we begin to connect more deeply with ourselves.
This June, Geeta Ramanujam will be facilitating the 8th Storytelling Course at the Himalayan Writing Retreat — a 4-day residential journey from June 12th to 15th.
Set in the serene beauty of the Himalayas, this is not just about learning storytelling.
It is about experiencing it — feeling it, living it, and allowing it to unfold within you.
As stories emerge, they begin to blend with your own inner journeys,
creating a space for reflection, expression, and meaningful connection.
This is not just a retreat.
It is a transformation.
If you are looking to pause, reconnect, and rediscover your voice through stories,
this journey might be just what you need.
Begin your journey with Geetha Ramanujam.
Certified Intensive Beginner Storytelling Course.
At Himalayan Writing Retreat, Satkhol, Uttarakhand
June 12-15
Friday to Monday
For more details click
Geeta Ramanujam and the Bangalore story plus call for Kathalaya Storytelling Courses
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
Art – Snake Girl
The River and the Sage – Rivers of India – For Spectrum – The Awareness Project
Meet with the surreal and nonsensical – Art
Dinowisdoms
The story of the fish and the catterpillar
The fish was singing when a leaf fell into the river. The leaf had a single caterpillar. The fish was surprised to see the caterpillar and spoke to it. The caterpillar however remained silent.
Dinoland
Touchstone Alice 