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Address South East Gandhi Maidan, Patna - 800 004India | ||
Bihar art theatre patna kalidas rangalaya andher nagri chaupat raja
Kalidas Rangalaya is one of Bihar's well-known theatres and a center for cultural performances in Patna, India. It is in the southeast corner of Gandhi Maidan and is run by the Bihar Art Theater which is the regional centre of International Theatre Institute, UNESCO, Paris.
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History
Named after Kālidāsa, it was established on October 9, 1974 by Anil Kumar Mukherjee. It is build on land given by the Government of Bihar to Bihar Art Theater to promote and pursue theatrical and cultural activities in the state capital.
Overview
Today the Kalidas Rangalaya consists of a stage, auditorium, Bihar Institute of Dramatics office and a cafeteria, known as 'Annapurna'. The complex also houses Shakuntala Janta Theater, Priyambada Children's Theater, Anasuya Art Gallery and Abhyathna Guest House for artists. Classes in dance and music forms, painting, and photography are offered at the complex.