Ravindra Kalakshetra, Bangalore

Name: Ravindra Kalakshetra
Address: Bangalore, India

#54 among attractions in Bangalore

Concerts and shows, Theater

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Ravindra Kalakshetra is a cultural centre in Bangalore which provides a home for musical and theatrical performances. Located in heart of Bangalore city, it was built to commemorate the birth centenary of Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore. Many well known theatre and film personalities like Umashree, Mukhyamantri Chandru, T. S. Nagabharana, Master Hirannaiah, C. R. Simha, T. N. Seetharam, and Prakash Rai among others have performed at Kalashektra. ()

Opened: 1963 (61 years ago)Capacity: 900Coordinates: 12°57'44"N, 77°35'6"E

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Sudham NagarBangalore India

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Ravindra Kalakshetra – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Lal Bagh, Karnataka Government Museum, Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace, Basavanagudi Aquatic Centre.

0.9 miS
Landscaped gardens and famous glasshouse
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1.1 miNE
Museum
Karnataka Government Museum, Bangalore
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0.8 miW
Palace, Park
Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace, Bangalore
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1.1 miSW
Sport venue, Sport, Sport complex
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0.6 miW
Forts and castles, Historical place
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1.1 miNE
Park
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1.1 miN
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0.6 miW
Temple
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Historical, ornate Hindu temple
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0.6 miW
Neighbourhood
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Which popular attractions are close to Ravindra Kalakshetra?

Nearby attractions include Dharmaraya Swamy Temple, Bangalore (7 min walk), Bangalore Town Hall, Bangalore (8 min walk), Hudson Memorial Church, Bangalore (11 min walk), Banappa Park, Bangalore (14 min walk).

How to get to Ravindra Kalakshetra by public transport?

The nearest stations to Ravindra Kalakshetra:

Bus

Town Hall • Lines: 102, 108, 111, 140, 286A, 292, 293C, 293E, 341C, 500, 52, G6, K4 (4 min walk)
Poornima Talkies • Lines: 140 (6 min walk)

Metro

Krishna Rajendra Market • Lines: Green (19 min walk)
Chikkapete • Lines: Green (20 min walk)

Train

Krantivira Sangolli Rayanna (39 min walk)