Vanithamani Arulvel is a dynamic storyteller for children exclusively in Tamil. She is the founder of Kathaikalam, a leading center for storytelling in Tamil Nadu. Vanithamani is a storyteller who uses her skills to engage children and teach them essential life lessons. She is also an educator who has trained thousands of teachers to use storytelling in the classroom.

Kathaikalam offers a variety of programs for children, including storytelling sessions, workshops for parents, and soft skill training for college students. The center also conducts academic training for teachers on creating a happy classroom through storytelling. Vanithamani is a frequent speaker at conferences and events on the topic of storytelling. She has also published several books on storytelling, including "Amizhdhu," a book of stories written by children, and "Kathaisolliyin Payanam" a book about the life of a storyteller.

Vanithamani has received numerous awards for her work in storytelling. She was also featured in the TEDx talk "The Power of Storytelling."