Have you ever wondered why does thunder sound the way it does? Loud and sometimes fading in the sky? Are you curious to know? Then, listen to this episode written by Dr. A.O. Avala Murthy.

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Namageke Akalike Baruttade by Dr. A.O. Avala Murthy is a science story for children revolving around the question as to 'Why do we yawn?'. This particular episode was presented in collaboration with 5 urban children who have tried their best to deliver the story in the local language.You can read about the author on www.kathacurator.in

A precursor video to his stories

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Listen to a rock's story narrated by an old woman named Puttajji (ಪುಟ್ಟಜ್ಜಿ) that comes with a life lesson in this ಹಾಡ್ಗತೆ (Haadgathe) -A song in a story form named 'ಬಂಡೆಯ ಅದೃಷ್ಟ' (Bandeya Adrushta) from Na D'Souza's 'ಪುಟ್ಟಜ್ಜಿ ಪುಟ್ಟಜ್ಜಿ ಕಥೆ ಹೇಳು' (Puttajji Puttajji Kathe Helu).

This ಹಾಡ್ಗತೆ (Haadgathe - A song story) titled 'ಹುಲಿ ಮತ್ತು ಕಾಡು'(Huli Matthu Kaadu meaning Tiger and the Forest) by Dr. Na D'Souza revolves around the topic on why it is crucial to conserve our tigers. This story is chosen from ಮರಿ ಮರಿ ಮರಿ ಪುಟ್ಟ ಮರಿ -ಪುಟ್ಟಜ್ಜಿ ಪುಟ್ಟಜ್ಜಿ ಕಥೆ ಹೇಳು -ಭಾಗ ೩(Mari Mari Putta Mari-Puttajji Puttaji Kathe Helu - Part 3). Take a listen!

Listen to this last episode of 'Hanumanthanna Kathe Helu' from Matturu Subbanna's book in which Hanumanthanna worries about Sita's safety after setting Lanka on fire. Once, he finds she is safe he returns to Kishkinda to narrate the story to his tribe.
Bhajan composition by Matturu Nandakumar, London
Singing by Smitha Vasanth and students of Swarasmitha Academy of Music, Bangalore

In this episode from Matturu Subbanna's book 'Hanumanthanna Kathe Helu', Hanumanthanna sets the entire Lanka town on fire. How does he do it? Does he experience pain at all? Listen to this action-filled episode to know more
Bhajan composition by Matturu Nandakumar, London
Singing by Smitha Vasanth and students of Swarasmitha Academy of Music, Bangalore

In this episode from Matturu Subbanna's book 'Hanumanthanna Kathe Helu', Hanumanthanna is dragged to Ravana's court where his destiny as a messenger is decided.
Listen to the episode and recreate the scenes in your mind!

Bhajan composition by Matturu Nandakumar, London
Singing by Smitha Vasanth and students of Swarasmitha Academy of Music, Bangalore

In this episode, Indrajit, the son of Ravana tries Brahmastra, a mighty weapon bestowed by Lord Brahma himself on Hanuman.  Does Hanuman get captured? Listen to know more.
Source: Matturu Subbanna's book 'Hanumanthanna Kathe Helu'
Bhajan composition by Matturu Nandakumar, London
Singing by Smitha Vasanth and students from Swarasmitha Academy of Music, Bangalore

Meet Ravana's son Aksha Kumara, as he fights with valor in this episode from Matturu Subbanna's book 'Hanumanthanna Kathe Helu'.
Bhajan composition by Matturu Nandakumar, London
Singing by Smitha Vasanth and students of Swarasmitha Academy of Music, Bangalore

In this episode from Matturu Subbanna's book 'Hanumanthanna Kathe Helu' Hanuman gets into a battle with Ravana's men. Listen to experience the action

Bhajan composition by Matturu Nandakumar, London
Singing by Smitha Vasanth and students of Swarasmitha Academy of Music, Bangalore