Eklavya School, Bengaluru, an institution built on values-based and experiential learning, announces theย Eureka Eklavya Festivalย onย November 8, 2025. Open forย children aged betweenย 2 and 10 yearsย and their families, this one-of-a-kind fest is set to take place at the school campus, fromย 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Designed as a living extension of Eklavyaโs educational philosophy, the festival promises a day where learning unfolds through joy, exploration, and hands-on experience.
The Eureka Eklavya Festival will transform the institution into a dynamic playground of music, pottery, storytelling, art, theatre, animal petting, science, and exploration. Each element, be it workshops, performances or interactive activities, is curated to spark curiosity and creative imagination among students.
The festivalโs biggest highlight, theย Prani Pet Sanctuary, will bring kids a unique interactive animal experience straight to the school grounds. Here, kids can meet and gently interact with animals such as birds, rabbits, reptiles, fascinating insects and small mammals. Under expert guidance, kids will get the chance to learn about these creatures, their habitats, and care routines. This experience perfectly reflects Eklavyaโs ethos of connecting learning with respect and compassion for the natural world.
In addition, a wide array of experiences awaits families throughout the day. Theย RAD Drum Circleย welcomes children and adults to join in on a high-energy, interactive community-drumming session. Acclaimed storyteller and puppeteer,ย Aarthi Kathpalia,ย will enthral young minds with two interactive storytelling sessions that spark imagination. Besides,ย Passionfruit Pottery with Dhanya Vergheseย will give children the rare thrill of shaping their own clay creations, including a chance to try the potterโs wheel.
Workshops onย Expressive Artsย withย Supriya Das,ย Traditional Block Printingย withย Studio Tvastra, andย Musicย withย Sara Music Schoolย will immerse children in diverse creative expressions, from movement and visual art to traditional craft and musical instruments. These engagements mirror Eklavyaโs philosophy of multi-sensory learning that nurtures both intellect and emotion.
Adding to the excitement, Eklavyaโs own educators will conduct a series of experiential sessions, includingย Fun with Science,ย Pebble Painting,ย String Games,ย Melody Makers: Finger play with rhymes and songs, andย Little Builders: Unit Blocks. Each experience is created to encourage sensory exploration, refine motor development, and hands-on discovery, reinforcing the schoolโs commitment of cultivating curiosity through action. The event will even include amusing activities such as aย Tattoo Artist booth,ย Bubble Station, and aย Nature Walk with Magnifying Glass, ensuring every moment of the day incorporates learning with sheer childhood delight.
Speaking about the festival,ย Niyati Handa, Co-Founder of Eklavya Early Years and Eklavya School, Bengaluru, commented,ย โThe Eureka Eklavya Festival is much more than just an event. It is a living expression of how we believe students should learn: through joy, curiosity, and connection. The festival will bring together a carefully curated line-up of workshops, performances, and interactive experiences that celebrate the spirit of childhood. And, in our opinion, they learn best when they explore, create, and connect with their peers, their environment, and also their inner selves. Also, I would like to add that this year, weโre introducing experiences that bridge compassion and curiosity, where children learn empathy through care. It will be exciting to see the campus turn into a vibrant ecosystem of learning beyond walls and books that aligns perfectly with Eklavyaโs mission to nurture independent, capable learners and future nation-builders.
In essence, the Eureka Eklavya Festival provides an opportunity to witness the schoolโs innovative method of early education; one that combines traditional knowledge with modern pedagogy, motivating every student toย discover themselves, be their own light, and make their own path.
Tickets for the fest are priced at onlyย Rs. 600ย andย can be bookedย online
