Shankardev Kalakschetra
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Shankardeva Kalakshetra is an Assam
ese cultural museum
in the Panjabari area of Guwahati
, India
. It includes an art gallery
and a children's park. It is named after the great Vaishnavite reformer of Assam
, Shankardeva. In addition to being Northeast India's largest cultural congregation, the Kalakshetra is also a major tourist spot in Guwahati, attracting tourists by the hordes. Built in the 1990s, the artistic excellence of Assam and rest of the north-eastern region is displayed here. There are eateries, places of worship, emporiums and open air theatres within the sprawling Kalakshetra premises.
The Shankardeva Kalakshetra is an exponent of the culture and art of the state of Assam. The Kalakshetra is a complex that displays the art of the state and also has the theater that hosts several cultural functions. The museum derives its name from the saint Srimanta Shankardeva, who was a follower of the Vaishnava religion. Srimanta Shankardeva is respected in the state of Assam for integrating the people of the region. The Shankardeva Kalakshetra commemorates the contribution of the saint to the society of Assam.
The Kalakshetra is divided into several complexes. The Central Museum exhibits the articles used by the tribal people of Assam state. The museum also houses several cultural objects of the state within it. The open-air theater can accommodate 2000 people and hosts cultural programs in its premises. Traditional dance and drama performances are conducted in this theater. The Kalakshetra also has the Artists' Village, which replicates the village society of Assam. The Sahitya Bhavan is the library in the Kalakshetra, which has a huge collection of rare books and manuscripts. It is a repository of the literature of the region. Another section of the art complex is the Lalit-Kala Bhavan. It is the center used for exhibitions and workshops on art and culture. A heritage park is also a part of the huge complex of the Shankardev Kalakshetra. Now a cable car
facility is also available inside the park to commute the tourists. Nice view of the hills of Shillong
plateau can be seen from the fields of Kalakshetra. The museum provides you a summary of Assamese Culture.
The Shankardeva Kalakshetra hosts several cultural programs in its compound. The different sections of the art complex are an exposition of Assamese art and culture.
Assam
Assam , also, rarely, Assam Valley and formerly the Assam Province , is a northeastern state of India and is one of the most culturally and geographically distinct regions of the country...
ese cultural museum
Museum
A museum is an institution that cares for a collection of artifacts and other objects of scientific, artistic, cultural, or historical importance and makes them available for public viewing through exhibits that may be permanent or temporary. Most large museums are located in major cities...
in the Panjabari area of Guwahati
Guwahati
Guwahati, Pragjyotishpura in ancient Assam formerly known as Gauhati is a metropolis,the largest city of Assam in India and ancient urban area in North East India, with a population of 963,429. It is also the largest metropolitan area in north-eastern India...
, India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
. It includes an art gallery
Art gallery
An art gallery or art museum is a building or space for the exhibition of art, usually visual art.Museums can be public or private, but what distinguishes a museum is the ownership of a collection...
and a children's park. It is named after the great Vaishnavite reformer of Assam
Assam
Assam , also, rarely, Assam Valley and formerly the Assam Province , is a northeastern state of India and is one of the most culturally and geographically distinct regions of the country...
, Shankardeva. In addition to being Northeast India's largest cultural congregation, the Kalakshetra is also a major tourist spot in Guwahati, attracting tourists by the hordes. Built in the 1990s, the artistic excellence of Assam and rest of the north-eastern region is displayed here. There are eateries, places of worship, emporiums and open air theatres within the sprawling Kalakshetra premises.
The Shankardeva Kalakshetra is an exponent of the culture and art of the state of Assam. The Kalakshetra is a complex that displays the art of the state and also has the theater that hosts several cultural functions. The museum derives its name from the saint Srimanta Shankardeva, who was a follower of the Vaishnava religion. Srimanta Shankardeva is respected in the state of Assam for integrating the people of the region. The Shankardeva Kalakshetra commemorates the contribution of the saint to the society of Assam.
The Kalakshetra is divided into several complexes. The Central Museum exhibits the articles used by the tribal people of Assam state. The museum also houses several cultural objects of the state within it. The open-air theater can accommodate 2000 people and hosts cultural programs in its premises. Traditional dance and drama performances are conducted in this theater. The Kalakshetra also has the Artists' Village, which replicates the village society of Assam. The Sahitya Bhavan is the library in the Kalakshetra, which has a huge collection of rare books and manuscripts. It is a repository of the literature of the region. Another section of the art complex is the Lalit-Kala Bhavan. It is the center used for exhibitions and workshops on art and culture. A heritage park is also a part of the huge complex of the Shankardev Kalakshetra. Now a cable car
Cable car
A cable car is any of a variety of transportation systems relying on cables to pull vehicles along or lower them at a steady rate, or a vehicle on these systems.-Aerial lift:Aerial lifts where the vehicle is suspended in the air from a cable:...
facility is also available inside the park to commute the tourists. Nice view of the hills of Shillong
Shillong
-Connectivity:Although well connected by road, Shillong has no rail connection and a proper air connection. Umroi Airport exists but has only limited flights.-Roadways:Shillong is well connected by roads with all major north eastern states...
plateau can be seen from the fields of Kalakshetra. The museum provides you a summary of Assamese Culture.
The Shankardeva Kalakshetra hosts several cultural programs in its compound. The different sections of the art complex are an exposition of Assamese art and culture.