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	{{short description\|Cultural center and auditorium in Visakhapatnam}}		{{short description\|Cultural center and auditorium in Visakhapatnam}}
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	{{Infobox Theatre		{{Infobox Theatre
	\|name = Gurajada Kalakshetram		\|name = Gurajada Kalakshetram
	\|address = [[Siripuram, Visakhapatnam\|Siripuram]]		\|address = [[Siripuram, Visakhapatnam\|Siripuram]]
	\|city = [[Visakhapatnam]]		\|city = [[Visakhapatnam]]
	\|country = [[India]]		\|country = India
	\|image =		\|image =
	\|caption =		\|caption =
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	\|opened = 1986		\|opened = 1986
	\|reopened =		\|reopened =
	\|~~yearsactive~~ = 1986 onwards		\|years_active = 1986 onwards
	\|rebuilt =		\|rebuilt =
	\|closed =		\|closed =
	\|demolished =		\|demolished =
	\|~~othernames~~ =		\|other_names =
	\|production =		\|production =
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	\|website =		\|website =
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	'''Gurajada Kalakshetram''' is ~~a cultural center and auditorium~~ in [[Visakhapatnam]] in the Indian state of [[Andhra Pradesh]].<ref>{{cite ~~web~~\|url=https://~~www~~.~~newindianexpress~~.com/~~states/andhra-pradesh/2017/jan~~/17/~~gurajada~~-~~kalakshetram~~-~~renovation~~-~~works-to-be-completed-by-march-1560446.html#:~:text=VISAKHAPATNAM%3A%20Gurajada%20Kalakshetram%2C%20the%20well,talent%20and%20got%20an%20identity~~.\|~~title~~=~~Location~~ of ~~auditorium~~\|date=~~17 January 2017~~\|~~newspaper~~=~~New Indian Express~~}}</ref>		'''Gurajada Kalakshetram''' is an [[open-air theatre]] located in [[Visakhapatnam]], in the Indian state of [[Andhra Pradesh]]. Named after the Telugu playwright and poet [[Gurajada Apparao]], the venue is used for cultural performances, public events, and official gatherings. It is considered one of the notable cultural venues in the North Coastal Andhra region.<ref>{{cite news \|title=Eminent poet Gurajada remembered \|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/visakhapatnam/eminent-poet-gurajada-remembered/articleshow/71237253.cms \|work=The Times of India \|date=21 September 2019 \|access-date=30 June 2025}}</ref>

	==History==		== History ==
	in 1986 Gurajada Kalakshetram is setup with 3,000 capacity.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2016/mar/28/Stone-Laid-for-Renovation-of-Gurajada-Kalakshetram-917024.html\|title=history\|date=28 March 2016\|newspaper=New Indian Express}}</ref> after renovation in 2018 the capacity of this auditorium is setup with 2,300<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Visakhapatnam/all-set-for-inauguration-of-renovated-kalakshetram/article22452344.ece\|title=capacity\|date=17 January 2018\|newspaper=The Hindu}}</ref>

	==~~About~~==		The auditorium was inaugurated in 1986 by the then [[Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh]]. It was established to commemorate the literary contributions of Gurajada Apparao, particularly his work ''[[Kanyasulkam]]'', a significant play in modern Telugu theatre.<ref>{{cite news \|title=Stone laid for renovation of Gurajada Kalakshetram \|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2016/Mar/28/stone-laid-for-renovation-of-gurajada-kalakshetram-917024.html \|work=The New Indian Express \|date=28 March 2016 \|access-date=30 June 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite web \|title=7 famous auditoriums in Vizag which have hosted countless shows \|url=https://www.yovizag.com/7-famous-auditoriums-in-vizag-which-have-hosted-countless-shows/ \|website=Yo Vizag \|date=16 July 2021 \|access-date=30 June 2025}}</ref> Since its establishment, the venue has hosted various drama festivals, music concerts, and official programs.
	~~this~~ auditorium ~~total~~ capacity ~~is 2~~,~~300 and area is 3000 square meters~~, and ~~total project cost is ₹~~
	~~980 lakhs~~.<ref>{{cite ~~web~~\|url=~~http~~://~~vmrda~~.~~gov~~.in/~~new%20pdf~~/~~ongoing.pdf~~\|~~title~~=~~about~~\|date=~~21 May 2016~~\|~~newspaper~~=~~VMRDA~~}}</ref> ~~there are many musical~~, ~~cultural film~~ and ~~other~~ events ~~are conducted in this auditorium~~.<ref>{{cite ~~web~~\|url=https://www.~~thehansindia~~.com/~~andhra-pradesh~~/~~bsnl~~-~~sdv~~-to-~~launch~~-~~triple~~-~~play~~-~~service~~-~~in-visakhapatnam-575043~~\|title=~~Events~~\|~~date~~=~~23 October 2019~~\|~~newspaper~~=~~The Hans India~~}}</ref>		== Renovation ==

			In 2018, the [[Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation]] (GVMC) undertook renovation works at the site. An amount of approximately ₹20 million was allocated to upgrade the seating, acoustics, and stage infrastructure. After renovation, the auditorium was reported to have a seating capacity of around 3,000, along with improved facilities for performers and the audience.<ref>{{cite news \|title=Visakhapatnam’s iconic theatre Gurajada Kalakshetram set for inauguration by Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu \|url=https://www.yovizag.com/visakhapatnam-iconic-theater-gurajada-kalakshetram-set-for-inauguration-by-andhra-pradesh-cm-chandrababu-naidu/ \|work=Yo Vizag \|date=25 March 2024 \|access-date=30 June 2025}}</ref>

			== Community impact ==

			Gurajada Kalakshetram is also used for public meetings, educational seminars, and civic events. Its location near [[Siripuram, Visakhapatnam\|Siripuram]] Junction makes it accessible to both residents and visitors. The GVMC leases the venue for private functions, which generates revenue for municipal operations and maintenance.<ref>{{cite news \|title=International Women's Day medical camp at Visakha Gurajada Kalakshetram \|url=https://www.dailypioneer.com/uploads/2024/epaper/march/vijayawada-english-edition-2024-03-14.pdf \|work=The Pioneer \|date=14 March 2024 \|access-date=30 June 2025}}</ref>

			== Architecture ==

			The auditorium features a semi-open architectural design, suitable for the coastal climate of Visakhapatnam. It includes a large raised stage and tiered seating to allow clear views for the audience. Recent upgrades have improved amenities, including landscaping, parking facilities, and green areas around the premises.<ref>{{cite web \|title=Gurajada Kalakshetram \|url=https://vizagexplore.weebly.com/landmarks.html#GURAJADA_KALAKSHETRAM \|website=Vizag Explore \|access-date=30 June 2025}}</ref>

			== See also ==
			* [[RK Beach]]
			* [[Visakhapatnam]]

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'''Gurajada Kalakshetram''' is a cultural center and auditorium in [[Visakhapatnam]] in the Indian state of [[Andhra Pradesh]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2017/jan/17/gurajada-kalakshetram-renovation-works-to-be-completed-by-march-1560446.html#:~:text=VISAKHAPATNAM%3A%20Gurajada%20Kalakshetram%2C%20the%20well,talent%20and%20got%20an%20identity.|title=Location of auditorium|date=17 January 2017|newspaper=New Indian Express}}</ref>

==History==
in 1986 Gurajada Kalakshetram is setup with 3,000 capacity.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2016/mar/28/Stone-Laid-for-Renovation-of-Gurajada-Kalakshetram-917024.html|title=history|date=28 March 2016|newspaper=New Indian Express}}</ref> after renovation in 2018 the capacity of this auditorium is setup with 2,300<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Visakhapatnam/all-set-for-inauguration-of-renovated-kalakshetram/article22452344.ece|title=capacity|date=17 January 2018|newspaper=The Hindu}}</ref>

==About==
this auditorium total capacity is 2,300 and area is 3000 square meters, and total project cost is ₹
980 lakhs.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://vmrda.gov.in/new%20pdf/ongoing.pdf|title=about|date=21 May 2016|newspaper=VMRDA}}</ref> there are many musical, cultural film and other events are conducted in this auditorium.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thehansindia.com/andhra-pradesh/bsnl-sdv-to-launch-triple-play-service-in-visakhapatnam-575043|title=Events|date=23 October 2019|newspaper=The Hans India}}</ref>

==References==
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[[Category:Convention and exhibition centres in India]]
[[Category:Buildings and structures in Visakhapatnam]]
[[Category:Theatres in India]]

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