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Shrimanta Shankardeva Kalakshetra in Guwahati
An Overview
The place Srimanta Sankardev Kalakshetre got its name after a famous poetic playwright and a reformer of the medieval times, srimanta Sankardev, and serves as a cultural institution located in Panjabari in Guwahati. The sole purpose of the place is to promote the art, culture and tradition of Assam. It is the center of showing to the world and bringing forth the state’s cultural brilliance by bringing to light cultural artefacts and the stories of its past. The center was built in the year 1990, and showcases the artistry of the North-eastern parts of the region whilst also nurturing the preserved heritage of the place. Covering several acres of land, the center can brag about its ownership of a library, an art gallery, a museum, and a children’s park besides several other facilities. A mosaic amalgamation was put up in order to capture the city’s essence, the richness of its divers ethnicity, its grandeur, and to also promote, preserve and restore its rich heritage. This non-profit organization has the singular aim to provide the beautiful people of Assam with cultural and spiritual upliftment they desire. The structures and buildings put up within the premises have been designed to take on the traditional Assamese designs, showcasing the lives of its native people, its various groups and sub groups of the state. A visit to the Srimanta Kalakshetra center is one that is definitely sure to be an intriguing experience for tourists, and it is highly recommended to not miss out on this life time experience while one is at the center.
The Srimanta Sankardev Kalakshetra Center Museum
The centers museum is one of the main attractions, and was built in the year 1990. The museum has a display of rich archeological findings from the glorious past heritage of Assam. It shelters different cultural artifacts which are of great significance to the conservation of the heritage of the state in addition to provide various articles on the ethnic importance of these findings. The center has succeeded in the portrayal of the North-eastern regions rich heritage and various customs. A visit to the museum is definitely an added treat to the experience at the center.
Other Areas to Visit at the Srimanta Sankardev Kalakshetra Centre
There are other various places tourists can visit while at Srimanta Sankardev Kalakshetra, and some of these places include;
1) The Open Air Theatre: The theatre boasts of a large sitting capacity of about 2000 guests, and is also used for various spiritual and cultural rituals, traditional dance performance, and also drama and folklore events.