Krishna to Kaveri festival in Bengaluru features Karnataka arts

Children gathered around traditional board games at Bangalore International Centre as the Krishna to Kaveri festival opened with Karnataka’s art, craft, music and storytelling.

The two-day festival, presented by Azim Premji University, runs until November 8. Its programme includes a Kannada quiz, terracotta diya-making, mixed-media art activities and Crack the Case, a mystery-solving session for children. Elizabeth A, 11, said playing games she knew from home with friends was a change from her usual weekdays.

Students from Suraaghavi Foundation performed the state anthem, followed by Karaga Kolata by the Neladavva Kala Kendra troupe. The line-up also includes music by Ustad Faiyaz Khan, Sarfaraz Khan and Vighnesh Kamath; bhava geethe by Sangeeta Katti Kulkarni; a Lambani dance workshop led by Rudrakshi Bai; and the puppet show *Narakasura Vadhe*.

Exhibitions include silver gelatin photographs, traditional textiles and local crafts. Namma Jala Namma Nela will host a conversation on water and urban ecology.