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Karnataka Kalamandira
Karnataka Kalamandira in 2025
FormationAugust 12, 1919 (1919-08-12)
TypeTheatre group
PurposeTheatre and arts
Location
  • Vinoba Road, Kukkarahalli, Kajjihundi, Mysore, Karnataka 570005

Karnataka Kalamandira is the oldest art institution in Karnataka, located in Mysuru.[1][2][3][4] It was founded by Akkihebbal Narasimhaiah Subbarao (who was popularly called Aa. Na. Su.), on 12 August 1919[5]

Karnataka Kalamandira celebrated its centenary anniversary in 2019.[5]

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See also

  • Rangayana, a theatre institute inside Karnataka Kalamandira campus

References

  1. ↑ "Kalamandira: An Abode of Art". Star of Mysore. March 25, 2018. Retrieved 2025-12-02.
  2. ↑ "Now, book Kalamandira online". The Hindu. April 3, 2016. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2025-12-02.
  3. ↑ "Rs 14.7cr proposal for renovation of Kalamandir in Mysuru". The Times of India. February 21, 2025. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2025-12-02.
  4. ↑ "Children's Dasara: A fun-filled day of learning". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 2025-12-02.
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 Khajane, Muralidhara (August 16, 2019). "Kala Mandira, Karnataka's oldest art institution, turns 100". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2025-12-02.

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