A world-renowned centre for traditional Indian arts, founded in 1936 by Rukmini Devi Arundale to preserve Bharatanatyam and Carnatic music.
8:30 AM – 5:00 PM (Performance timings vary)
₹50 (campus tour)
Did you know?
Kalakshetra was founded in 1936 by Rukmini Devi Arundale, who is credited with reviving Bharatanatyam from temple precincts to the concert stage.
Highlights
- Bharatanatyam dance performances
- Weaving centre producing Kalakshetra sarees
- Tree-lined campus in Thiruvanmiyur
- Art gallery and craft centre
- Annual December dance festival
Location
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