Small Tales of Little Bapu

Small Tales of Little Bapu: The Childhood Days of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi is an interactive storytelling session that takes children back to the early years of Mahatma Gandhi, exploring his hometown, school days and childhood experiences.

Through engaging stories, songs, drama and adventure, the session introduces young audiences to Gandhi before he became the Father of the Nation. It explores the values and experiences that shaped his character, encouraging children to reflect on honesty, courage and the importance of speaking the truth.

About the facilitator: Vikram Rajini Sridhar is a performance storyteller, TEDx speaker, theatre practitioner and narrative-based facilitator. With over two decades of experience across theatre, conservation and social work, he performs and conducts storytelling sessions for children, students and adults at schools, literary festivals and cultural institutions.

Part of Bangalore International Centre’s Around the World in 50 Sundays initiative, the programme encourages families to discover the joy of stories and reading together in a welcoming library environment.

The session is suitable for children aged five and above and offers an engaging way to learn about Gandhi’s childhood and the values associated with his life.