Srimanta Sankaradeva Kalakshetra, Art museum in Guwahati, India
Srimanta Sankaradeva Kalakshetra is an art museum in Guwahati devoted to displaying crafts and artistic works from Assam, housed in a modern building complex with several exhibition halls. The collections include paintings, sculptures, old manuscripts, and handcrafted objects spread throughout different areas.
The museum was founded in 1996 to honor 15th-century scholar Srimanta Sankaradeva, who shaped Assamese literature and the arts. His contributions to the region's cultural life form the foundation of this place.
The museum displays traditional Assamese handwoven textiles, wood carvings, bamboo crafts, and regional instruments that reflect how local artisans have worked for generations. These items show the skills and designs that remain important to people in this region today.
Visitors can explore the exhibition halls during the day and take their time with the different collections. Guided tours in multiple languages are available, and students or researchers can benefit from special educational programs.
The grounds include an open-air theater where performers present Sattriya dance and Ankiya Naat, the traditional art forms that this scholar originally developed. These dance styles come alive through live performances rather than just being displayed in cases.
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