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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

Address	Frazer Road, Patna - 800001 patna India
Opened	1963

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

• Kalidas Rangalaya

References

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