Oct 31 2026 to Oct 31 2026 11 a.m.

Where

Bhoomika hall, MEWS Malleswaram

37, 17th Cross Rd, Malleshwaram, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560055 560055

Event Description

THIS KANNADA RAJYOTSAVA, DON'T JUST WATCH CULTURE. LIVE IT.

SankalpaA presents Kolata Jam at Bhoomika Hall, Malleshwaram on Saturday the 31st of October to celebrate Kannada Rajyotsava.

Session 1 – 11 am to 12 noon

Session 2 – 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm

A celebration of Karnataka through rhythm, movement and community.
Pick up the kolu. Learn the rhythm. Move together. Listen to Kannada folk songs.
Play. Laugh. Connect.

Kolata (ಕೋಲಾಟ) is a traditional folk dance of Karnataka in which participants dance in a circle or formation while striking wooden sticks (kolu) rhythmically against one another.
The word Kolata comes from: Kolu – stick - Aata – play or dance

So, literally, Kolata means “the play/dance with sticks.”

No dance experience required
Instructor led
Kolu sticks are provided at the venue
For all age groups
Just bring yourselves with family and friends to play KOLATA with us.

Experience a living Kannada folk tradition.

Venue - Bhoomika hall, MEWS Malleswaram, 37, 17th Cross Rd, Malleshwaram, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560055

Date: Saturday, 31st of October, 2026

Time: Session 1 – 11am to 12noon & Session 2 – 12:30pm to 1:30pm
Registration - Rs 350 per person
Prior registration mandatory
Registration link - https://www.sankalpaa.in/events
Contact no – 9035254001