Interests:
Literature - Writing of short stories
(so far around 200), Kannada Novels (around 40), and articles on women welfare and of topical interest-
So far written and published:
1. 40 Kannada novels
2. Around 150 short stories and articles
and
3. Radio dramas.
Novels filmed in Kannada:
"Bhagya Jyothi", "Mugdha Maanava",
"Aaa Mukha" (Bisilu Beladingalu) and"Muraligaana
and Amruthapaana"
Dialogues for Kannada Films:
"Hoovondu Beku Ballige" and "Swathi"
Others fields of interests:
1. Children's dramatic Talents:
Under two banners - Shri Ganesh Dramatics and Ranjana Kalaranga
- written, directed exhibited dramas by children to encourage them to develop their hidden talents.
2. Organizing Ability: Founded in February 1998 a mother service organisation - "Sthree Shakthi
Mahila Prathishtana Trust" - to encourage and develop the hidden talents in them in the areas of literature, dance, music,
drama, sports.
Service to society in general and women - kind in particular is one of the main objectives of the Foundation. It has around 700
life members at present.
Editor of Souvenirs:
1. Mysore Dasara Souvenir, 1978-79
2. "Ila" 1992 - Souvenir of Mysore
District Women Writers' Conference, Mysore, March 1992
3. "Yashaswini" 1995 - Souvenir of
Yashaswini Mahila Sangha, July 1995
4. "Sthree Shakthi" July 1999 - Souvenir
of Sthree Shakthi Mahila Prathishtana, on the occasion of the First Anniversary of SSMP.
5. "Sthree Shakthi" 2000 - Directory
of Sthree Shakthi Mahila Prathishtana Members, Vol.1.
Mangala Satyan and All India Radio::
Several short stories written by
Mrs. Mangala Satyan have been broadcast by AIR (Mysore) with her own reading.
The following dramas written by her
have been broadcasted by AIR:
1. "Sambandha" (1992): The same was
translated into Hindi and broadcasted from Delhi Station of AIR under the name "Rishtey".
2. "Devara Koogu" (1993), and
3. "Saha Charye" (1994)
The following novels have been serialised
in AIR, Mysore, with her own reading:
1. "Deva Mandira, Prema Sagara" (From
13.09.1987 for 10 weeks)
2. "Athi Madhura Anuraaga" (From
07.04.1996 for 13 weeks)
"Panchaalige Banda Paramathma", a
short story - drama version of this was broadcast from AIR, Bangalore.
Memberships of Committees:
1. Exe.Com, Mysore District Kannada
Sahithya Parishath (1982 - 1997 onwards)
2. Member, Editorial Board, Braile
Script Periodical (for blind), Mysore (1997 onwards)
3. Member, Mysore District Children
Welfare Committee (1982-1986)
4. Member, Cultural and Souvenir
Committees, Mysore Dasara Exhibition, (1977-79)
5. Joint Secretary, Cultural Committee,
Mysore Dasara Exhibition, (1979)
6. Joint Editor, Dasara Souvenir
Committee, Mysore Dasara Exhibition (1979)
7. Member, Book Selection Committee,
District Central Library (Government of Karnataka), Mysore (1992)
8. Member, Women and Children Sub-Committee,
Mysore Dasara Exhibition (1995 and 1996)
9. Member, District Central Library
Authority, Mysore (1996)
10. Member, Daana Chintamani Award
Committee (Government of Karnataka),Bangalore (1999)
11. President and Founder, Sthree
Shakthi Mahila Prathishtana Trust, Mysore (1998 onwards)
12. At present: President,
Writers' Guild, Mysore
Felicitations, Honours and Awards:
1. "Attimabbe Award" -
Attimabbe Prathishtana (R), Bangalore on 02.01.2000
2. "Saahithya Kalaa Prapoorne" -
Kannada Maathru Seva Sangha (R), Bangalore, on 30.11.1976
3. "Kaadambari Rathna" -
Kannada Geleyara Balaga, Kalidasa Road, Mysore, on 21.11.1984
4. "Saahithya Kalaa Sharade" -
Naagarika Seva Samithi, Mysore, on 30.11.1984
5. "Kalaa Kesari" -
Kannada Rajyothsava Samithi", Mysore, on 22.11.1986
6. "Saahithya Rathna" -
Sowrabha Prakashana, Bannur, on 15.11.1995
7. "Mysore Rathna" -
Mysore Rathna Samskruthika Prathishtana, Mysore, on 25.12.2001
8. Civic Reception and Felicitation
& Presentation of Felicitation Volume "Sathyamangala", on 04.05.2003
Smt. Mangala Satyan was unanimously
selected as President of the 6th District Kannada Sahithya Sammelana, held at Shravanabelagola, Hassan District, during May
25-26, 2002
Published Kannada Novels of Mrs. Mangala satyan:
1. Hanada Magalu 1968 (Ist Edition);
1976 (II Edition)
2. Arasi Bandavalu 1969 (Ist Edition)
3. Vishada Odalu 1972 (Ist Edition)
and 1976 (II Edition)
4. Aaa Mukha 1972 (Ist Edition),
1975 (II Edition), 1980 (III Edition) and 1981 (IV Edition)
5. Hooveradu Koneyondu 1973 (Ist
Edition) and 1981 (II Edition)
6. Vanchithe 1973 (Ist Edition)
7. Mugdha Maanava 1973 (Ist Edition)
and 1977 (II Edition)
8. Ninagaagi 1974 (Ist Edition) and
1982 (II Edition)
9. Aadarsha Purusha 1974 (Ist Edition)
10. Bhagya Jyothi 1975 (Ist Edition)
11. Bangara Bhooshithe 1976 (Ist
Edition) and 1980 (II Edition)
12. Udaara Sheela 1977 (Ist Edition)
13. Swarga Sannidhi 1977 (Magazine)
and in 1980 (Book form)
14. Athimadhura Anuraga 1978 (Ist
Edition) and 1985 (II Edition)
15. Bhaasheya Bandhana 1979 (Ist
Edition) and 1982 (II Edition)
16. Amrutha Mayee 1979 (Magazine)
and 1980 (Book form)
17. Prema Dumbi 1979 (Ist Edition)
18. Ashaa Deepa 1980 (Magazine) and
1985 (Book form)
19. Pranaya Thandava 1981 (Magazine)
and 1995 (Book form)
20. Nava Vasantha 1981 (Ist Edition)
21. Puthra Kaami 1982 (Ist Edition)
22. Chittu Nungida Chitra 1983 (Magazine)
23. Aeno Daaha Aeno Moha 1983 (Magazine)
24. Muraligana Amruthapaana 1983
(Ist Edition) and 1989 (II Edition)
25. Neenillade Naanilla 1984 (Magazine)
26. Devamandira Premasaagara 1985
(Ist Edition)
27. Mamatheya Madilu, Preethiya Kadalu
1986 (Ist Edition)
28. Onti Kaalina Ota 1990 (Ist Edition)
29. Kula Deepaka 1991 (Ist Edition)
30. Aata Horaata 1992 (Magazine)
31. Odeyada Muttu 1996 (Ist Edition)
32. Kusumaale - A serial for Akaashavaani
33. Nemmadiya Neralu - Serial for
Akaashavaani (all centres)
34. Shree Annapoorneshwari (Under
preparation and publication)
35. Sanjeeva 2003 (Ist Edition)
Collection of stories:
1. "Sothu Geddavalu" 1992 (Ist Edition)
Unpublished and enacted Dramas:
1. "Maduve Maslat"
2. "Dheerodatta Kamsa"
3. "Bhoja Kalidasa" - serialised
in Bangalore Dooradarshan
4. "Surya" - unpublished and serialised
in Bangalore Dooradarshan.
