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Address 2, Jawahar Lal Nehru Marg, Jhalana Doongri, Jaipur, Rajasthan 302004 Hours Open today · 9:30AM–6PMFriday9:30AM–6PMSaturday9:30AM–6PMSunday(Holi)ClosedMonday(Holi)9:30AM–6PMHours might differTuesday9:30AM–6PMWednesday9:30AM–6PMThursday9:30AM–6PM Similar Albert Hall Museum, Nahargarh Fort, Birla Mandir - Jaipur, Ram Niwas Garden, Raj Mandir Cinema - Jaipur | ||
Jawahar kala kendra jaipur
Jawahar Kala Kendra (JKK) is a multi arts centre located in Jaipur in India. It was built by Rajasthan government with the purpose of preserving Rajasthani arts and crafts. The centre has been made in eight blocks housing museums, one amphi theatre and the other closed auditorium, library, arts display rooms, cafeteria, small hostel and art-studio. It also houses two permanent art galleries and three other galleries. and host its own theatre festival each year.
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Jawahar kala kendra jaipur
Architecture
The plan was prepared by the noted architect Charles Correa in 1986 and the building was ready in 1991. The plan is inspired by the original city plan of Jaipur, consisting of nine squares with central square left open.
The Jawahar Kala Kendra adapts and applies concepts from ancient architectural principles called the Vastu Vidya.
Theatre
Rangayan, Krishnayan, Open Theatre, are few of the many theatres housed in JKK.