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Kalakshetra

Kalakshetra means “the centre for artistic endeavour”. This incredible school of varied art forms was established by the veteran lady Rukmani Devi Arundale in the year 1936. From that day on this centre of artistic values had served millions of vibrant students to gain the in - depth knowledge in art.

Kalakshetra - Chennai

This institution stands as a testimony to Rukmini Devi’s vision of providing holistic knowledge in art devoid of vulgarity and commercialism. Kalakshetra not only imparts knowledge of the arts but also the great values of life. Hence, Kalakshetra stands as a peerless institution for the arts in India.

This foundation sprawls across 100 acres of land beside the picturesque Chennai seashore. In today’s scenario, Kalakshetra acts as the vital centre for the study and performance of fine arts, envisioned and designed with the style and proportion of Indian aesthetics. The Government of India recognized Kalakshetra as an institute of national importance by an act of the Indian Parliament in 1993.