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.
Pricing Guide
Group Heritage Walk & Mini-Show
Core Experience
- Duration: Strictly 90 minutes.
- Guided Tour: Walkthrough of the Dhaatu Puppet Museum led by staff explaining string, shadow, and rod history.
- Live Demo: A 15 to 20 minute interactive experiential puppet play to show mechanics.
- Interaction: Brief Q&A session regarding puppet making.
Venue & Amenities
- Access: Entry to the Mandala Cultural Centre semi-outdoor lawn and gallery.
- Seating: Basic plastic chairs or floor mats/red carpets.
- Facility: Non-AC, rustic open-air structure.
- Note: This does not include the full-length hour-long performance.
Private Event Rental & Standard Show
Entertainment
- Show Category: Standard 'Puppet Show A' (e.g., Ramayana or Panchatantra tales).
- Performance: Full 1-hour show with pre-recorded high-quality audio.
- Cast: Team of 2 to 3 trained puppeteers.
Venue & Setup
- Space: Exclusive use of semi-open lawn and covered pavilion.
- Capacity: Suitable for 30 to 80 guests.
- Seating: Mix of floor seating (red carpets) and standard chairs for elders.
- Decor: Traditional, minimalist aesthetics (natural greenery/torans). No balloons allowed.
- Facilities: Basic sound system for announcements, restrooms, and parking.
Premium Corporate & Grand Production
The Grand Production
- Show Category: Premium 'Puppet Show B' (e.g., Vijayanagara Vaibhava).
- Production Value: Complex stage sets, special lighting effects, and a large puppet cast.
- Interaction: Meet-and-greet with artists offering insights into the art form.
Exclusive Venue & Workshop
- Workshop: Dedicated puppet appreciation or storytelling session pre-show.
- Setup: Premium gallery lighting and VIP seating arrangements.
- Duration: Extended venue usage up to 6 hours.
- Support: Dedicated venue manager and technical team.
- Note: Catering is not included but can be arranged for an additional cost.
About Cultural Experiences & Venue Rental
Why Dhaatu’s Mandala Feels Different
I’ve always felt that stories shape us. At Mandala Cultural Centre, we hold space for Indian puppetry, arts, and cultural experiences that connect you to the roots. Our venue isn’t just four walls - you’ll notice the open, sunlit ambience, green lawns, and stone paths. It’s a spot where art and nature actually mix, not just talk.
What Happens Here
- Explore our puppet museum on a guided tour (minimum 25 people)
- See rare puppets, try your hand at playing with them, and catch a live Indian puppet show.
- Our artists stick around for chat and questions. Kids, adults, families, or office teams - everyone’s got something to take back.
- Venue rental for artistic celebration space
- Birthdays, get-togethers, or even just a chill day out - all done the Bharatiya way (Indian style). No plastic, no loud DJ, just art, nature, and memories.
- For those who want more
- We curate cultural immersion programs India-style: private puppet shows based on epics, hands-on workshops, and talks about Indian arts.
Why We Do It
For us, puppetry is kartavya nishta (our heartfelt duty). Preserving and sharing this art, we believe, keeps our minds and hearts steady. If you’re looking for a different kind of venue or just want to feel a bit more rooted, this is your place.
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.
