The sixth session of “Katha: The Folklore Circle” was held on 25 September 2025, titled “Cosmic Dance of Sun and Moon: Stories for Equinox”. The evening celebrated the celestial interplay of Sun and Moon, exploring narratives of balance, time and cosmic rhythm across cultures.
Our Master Storyteller was Mr. Nitten Nair, Founder of Mythlok. Drawing on his deep engagement with mythology and narrative traditions, Mr. Nair brought each story to life with vivid imagery, expressive pacing and a nuanced understanding of cultural context. His narration guided the audience through the ways different civilizations have imagined the movement and relationship of the Sun and Moon, connecting celestial patterns to human imagination and values.
The session featured stories including Malina and Igaluk from Inuit mythology, Tsukuyomi and Amaterasu from Japanese mythology, Mayari and Apolaki from Philippine mythology, and Surya and Chandra from Indian mythology. Each tale highlighted themes of harmony, duality, and the eternal interplay between light and darkness.
Attendees were actively engaged, reflecting on the universal symbolism of the Sun and Moon, and drawing parallels with contemporary life, cultural practices, and personal rhythms. The discussion emphasised how myths encode human understanding of time, balance and cosmic order. By the end of the evening, participants left with a renewed sense of connection to global mythologies and the cosmic patterns that shape human imagination, reinforcing Katha’s mission to bridge cultures through storytelling and to invite reflection on timeless narratives.
