The Srimanta Sankardeva Kalakshetra in the city of Guwahati is an exponent of the culture and art of the state of Assam. The Kalakshetra is a complex that displays the art of the state and also has the theater that hosts several cultural functions.
The Kalakshetra is divided into several complexes. The Central Museum exhibits the articles used by the tribal people of Assam state. The museum also houses several cultural objects of the state within it. The open-air theater can accommodate 2000 people and hosts cultural programs in its premises. Traditional dance and drama performances are conducted in this theater. Kalakshetra also has the Artists' Village, which replicates the village society of Assam. The Sahitya Bhavan is the library in the Kalakshetra, which has a huge collection of rare books and manuscripts. It is a repository of the literature of the region. Another section of the art complex is the Lalit-Kala Bhavan. It is the center used for exhibitions and workshops on art and culture. A heritage park is also a part of the huge complex of the Srimanta Sankardeva Kalakshetra.
The Srimanta Sankardeva Kalakshetra hosts several cultural programs in its compound. The different sections of the art complex are an exposition of the Assamese art and culture.
Last Updated on 10 May 2011
