Bhartiya Nritya Kala Mandir

The Bharatiya Nritya Kala Mandir (meaning Indian Dance Arts Temple) is an arts and crafts museum and a multi-purpose cultural centre located in Patna, in the capital of Bihar, India.

Bharatiya Nritya Kala Mandir, Patna
भारतीय नृत्य कला मंदिर, पटना
AddressFrazer Road, Patna - 800001
patna
India
Opened1963

History

The foundation stone for the institution of art was laid on 8 December 1950.[1] Established by Padmashri Hari Uppal, a master in Manipuri and Kathakali dance forms, it was officially opened in 1963.[2]

Overview

The building contains dance and drama studios,[3] a gallery space, and an art museum.[4] The programme of performances ranges from theatre,[5] to live music, comedy, dance, visual art, spoken word and children's events.

The art museum showcases a wide range of elements of antiquity. The items on display include terracotta, jewelry, metal objects, stone sculptures, stone tools, pottery, musical instruments, wooden palki, textiles and masks dated between 500 B.C. and A.D. 500.[6] The dance instructors teach Odissi, Bharatnatyam, Kathak, folk dance, etc.

See also

References
  1. "The Telegraph — Calcutta (Kolkata) | Bihar | Tributes pour in as Kathakali master leaves dance floor". Telegraphindia.com. 4 January 2011. Retrieved 23 April 2014.
  2. "Nritya Kala Mandir to turn into music college — The Times of India". Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. 10 April 2011. Retrieved 23 April 2014.
  3. "Literature fest in Patna during Bihar Diwas celebrations — The Times of India". Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. 15 March 2013. Retrieved 23 April 2014.
  4. "Praxis a collective show of kala bhavan faculties | Biharplus". Biharplus.in. Archived from the original on 20 March 2014. Retrieved 23 April 2014.
  5. "Art & culture to get a big boost: Modi — The Times of India". Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. 26 December 2010. Retrieved 23 April 2014.
  6. "Directorate of Archaeology — Page 6". Yac.bih.nic.in. Retrieved 23 April 2014.
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