Bhartiya Nritya Kala Mandir

Bharatiya Nritya Kala Mandir, Patna
भारतीय नृत्य कला मंदिर, पटना
Address Frazer Road, Patna - 800001
patna
India
Opened 1963

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.

History

The foundation stone for the institution of art was laid on December 8, 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. 2011-01-04. Retrieved 2014-04-23.
  2. ↑ "Nritya Kala Mandir to turn into music college — The Times of India". Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. 2011-04-10. Retrieved 2014-04-23.
  3. ↑ "Literature fest in Patna during Bihar Diwas celebrations — The Times of India". Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. 2013-03-15. Retrieved 2014-04-23.
  4. ↑ "Praxis a collective show of kala bhavan faculties | Biharplus". Biharplus.in. Retrieved 2014-04-23.
  5. ↑ "Art & culture to get a big boost: Modi — The Times of India". Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. 2010-12-26. Retrieved 2014-04-23.
  6. ↑ "Directorate of Archaeology — Page 6". Yac.bih.nic.in. Retrieved 2014-04-23.
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