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Puppet Making Workshops and Cultural Conferences

byDhaatu Puppet TheaterShows at theaters in Bengaluru; Travels across India for eventsStarts from₹100 per personView full gallery

Experience the ancient art of puppetry firsthand through our hands-on workshops and academic conferences at the Mandala Cultural Centre.

Come and make a puppet to take home! This poster announces our 'Dhaatu Puppet Santhe', a day of workshops, museum tours, and shows for the entire family.

A puppeteer demonstrates the movement of string puppets during a conference on 'Puppet Traditions and Innovations' at our festival.

A closer look at the string puppets being presented at our conference. These events are a platform for artists and scholars to exchange knowledge.

An artist explains the nuances of a particular puppet style during a presentation at the Dhaatu International Puppet Festival.

About Workshops, Conferences & Learning

When you join us at the Mandala Cultural Centre for a workshop, you are not just watching—you are learning the actual mechanics behind the Sutrada Gombe (string puppets). Whether it is a Saturday morning Puppet Santhe or a deep-dive conference, we prioritize hands-on practice, ensuring you walk away with both a puppet you created and a better understanding of our storytelling traditions.

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Dhaatu Puppet Theater

Shows at theaters in Bengaluru; Travels across India for eventsStarts from ₹100 per person

I am Anupama, and with my family, I run these sessions to keep the thread of our traditional storytelling alive. We believe that learning is a dialogue, which is why our workshops and conferences are designed to be as much about your questions as our demonstrations.

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