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Kalakshetra, as the name suggests, is a centre for artistic endeavour. Founded in 1936 by the vibrant visionary Rukmini Devi Arundale, the Institution stands testimony to her dream of creating a space where the essence of Indian thought would find expression through artistic education.
Kalakshetra Foundation, formerly simply Kalakshetra, is an arts and cultural academy dedicated to the preservation of traditional values in Indian art and crafts, especially in the field of Bharatanatyam dance and Gandharvaveda music.
True to the aspirations of the founder Smt. Rukmini Devi, Kalakshetra was founded “in order that India may once again revive and develop its ancient culture and set a standard of true Art in its new life after freedom”. Read More. Part-Time Courses. Bharatanatyam: Monday & Wednesday, 1st & 3rd Friday, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
Kalakshetra was central to Rukmini Devi’s life, but she was absorbed in many other activities as well. She was a highly accomplished orator and travelled the world speaking on art, philosophy and animal welfare.
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Spread over almost 100 acres by the seashore in Chennai, the Kalakshetra Foundation, as it is known today, is a vital centre for the study and performance of fine arts. There are three libraries on the campus: 1. Rukmini Devi Library: The library has a collection of 5219 books from Smt. Rukmini Devi’s private collection.
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Across the road, one can also visit the Kalakshetra Craft Centre. One gets a chance to see Kanchipuram-style of handloom weaving, block printing and the art of kalamkari. The centre also gives an opportunity to tourists to join various courses and learn them.
At a distance of 13 Kms from Chennai Central Railway Station (in Thiruvanmiyur), Kalakshetra is a cultural academy that focuses on preserving traditional Indian dance.
Enjoy a live dance, theatre or music performance, an art exhibit, and a guided tour at Kalakshetra, headed by the Kalakshetra Foundation in Chennai.
