Museum Tours

Mandala Cultural Centre, Kanakapura Road, near the Silk Institute Metro Station, Talaghattapura, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560109

Dhaatu Puppet Theater

Dhaatu Puppet Theater

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About

We offer guided educational tours of our unique puppet museum showcasing traditional and contemporary puppets from India and around the world. Our tours include interactive demonstrations, storytelling sessions, and insights into puppet-making techniques.

What Makes Us Special

  • Extensive collection featuring over 10,000 dolls and puppets
  • Integration of Indian mythology and cultural narratives
  • Interactive demonstrations of different puppetry styles
  • Expert-guided tours by experienced puppeteers

Perfect For

School groups, art enthusiasts, cultural researchers, and families interested in learning about puppetry traditions and Indian cultural heritage.

Additional Details

Tours can be customized based on group interests and include special demonstrations of string, rod, and shadow puppetry techniques. We also showcase artifacts from various cultural festivals and traditional crafts.

Meet your Expert

Dhaatu Puppet Theater

Dhaatu Puppet Theater

22 connects in last 3 months

My Story

We are Dhaatu Puppet Theater, a family-run bunch. I’m Anupama, started out as an engineer, but puppets called me. My husband Vidyashankar keeps things solid behind the scenes, while my daughters jump in on stage. Since 2004, we’ve been chasing the magic of Bharat’s stories. Our puppet museum in Bengaluru is a wild mix of old and new. Got the Padma Shri this year – felt huge, but really, it’s for puppetry, not just me.

My Work

Our Offerings - We do puppet shows, workshops for all ages, storytelling, festivals, doll exhibitions, and run a puppet museum in Bengaluru.

Epic Puppet Shows - Stories from the Ramayana, Bhakta Prahlada, and more. Shows in English, Hindi, sometimes Samskritam. Not just fun – it’s culture.

Workshops for Kids & Adults - Summer camps, parent-child sessions, and Pavakathakali hand puppet workshops. We teach everyone who’s curious.

Festivals & Events - Dhaatu International Puppet Festival and Puppet Santhe. Big gatherings, museum tours, hands-on workshops, loads of energy.

Dhaatu Puppet Museum - Curated puppet collection from India and abroad. School groups, families – all welcome to dive into the magic.

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