Dhaatu
We are dedicated to preserving traditional Indian puppet arts through shows and cultural workshops for all ages. Our work is rooted in the Dakshina Bharata sampradaya, with puppets and stories inspired by Hoysala temple art.
Cultural Experiences & Venue Rental
Mandala Cultural Centre
We offer a venue where you can host events, explore Indian puppetry, join guided museum tours, and take part in cultural workshops, all in a natural, art-focused setting.
Puppetry & Cultural Arts Workshops
Mandala Cultural Centre
We run hands-on workshops where you learn to make and perform with Indian puppets, try storytelling with epics, and get practical experience in traditional puppetry techniques.
Puppetry Performances & Cultural Shows
Mandala Cultural Centre
We perform live Indian puppet shows using hand-crafted puppets and traditional techniques, often mixing dance and stories from epics and history.
Meet your expert
Dhaatu
10 connects in last 3 months
My Story
We Indians, we love telling stories, don’t we? At Dhaatu, puppetry is not just a job, it’s a calling. Sometimes, it’s tough, but I always find inspiration in legends like Rukmini Devi Arundale. Bharatanatyam, gardening, puppets - all tangled up in the spiral of life. When Padma Shri came, it was pure gratitude, a salute to Bharat. What we do is about keeping our stories alive, so the next gen can feel proud and connected.
My Work
What We Offer - Traditional puppet shows - string, shadow, hand puppets, plus Ramayana puppet show, museum tours, and birthday events.
Cultural Workshops - We run workshops for kids and adults, using epics and history to spark curiosity and joy.
Rooted in Tradition - Our puppetry follows Dakshina Bharata sampradaya, with puppets inspired by Hoysala temple art.
Special Show Moments - Once, we found a chariot in a village for our Vijayanagara Vaibhava performance. Magic happens when stories come alive.