Dhaatu Puppet Theater Events and Cultural Exhibition Schedules

We frequently update our event calendar to include seasonal celebrations like the Navarātra Mahotsava and our specialized puppet theatre performances. If you are coordinating a school or college field trip, please look for the specific group visit time slots in our latest schedule, as we limit these tours to ensure every student has ample time to engage with our collection of over 5,000 exhibits.

Visiting the Mandala Cultural Centre

Our events are hosted at the Mandala Cultural Centre in Talaghattapura, Bengaluru, located conveniently near the Silk Institute Metro Station. Whether you are attending our annual Dhaatu Navarātra Mahotsava or a smaller, intimate workshop, the centre is designed to be an immersive space where traditional narratives come alive.

School and Group Visits

We structure our educational visits to ensure they are both engaging and manageable. For groups of 25 to 200 students, we provide guided walkthroughs that cover string, rod, shadow, and glove puppetry techniques. These sessions are not just tours, but interactive history lessons that help students connect with our epics—the Ramayana, Mahabharata, and more.

How to Stay Updated

• Festival Seasons: Keep an eye on our schedules during Navaratri for our grandest doll displays, which often feature thousands of dolls arranged in elaborate thematic scenes.
• Workshops: We regularly host 'karyagara' (workshops) for puppet making and traditional storytelling. These are often updated in our schedule a month in advance.
• Performance Art: Our stage performances, such as 'Bhakta Prahlada' or 'Vijayanagara Vaibhava', are scheduled periodically. If you represent a school or institution and wish to book a private performance, please reach out to us directly through the contact options below.

We recommend checking the current month's schedule before planning your visit, as our timings can shift to accommodate specific workshops or cultural gatherings.