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Nrityagram is India’s first modern Gurukul, set up by Odissi danseuse Protima Gauri in 1990. In Protima Gauri’s own words, it is a “community of dancers in a forsaken place amidst nature. A place where nothing exists, except dance. A place where you breathe, eat, sleep, dream, talk, imagine – dance. A place where all the five senses can be refined to perfection. A place where dancers drop negative qualities such as jealousy, small-mindedness, greed and malice to embrace their colleagues as sisters and support each other in their journey towards becoming dancers of merit. “One of the major attractions of Nrityagram is Vasanta habba (spring festival), an all-night festival of dance and music organized by Nrityagram every year. Living legends and leading artists gather together at this occassion. It is a must see for dance lovers.

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Category : Cultural

Time Zone: UTC + 5:30 Hours

Pincode: 560088

STD Code: 80

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Best Time to Visit:  Throughout the year

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Nrityagram is one of the major cultural centers in Karnataka, and rates high among the tourist destinations in Karnataka. Nrityagram, located 35 km from Bangalore, is the first modern Gurukul in India. Established by Odissi danseuse Protima Gauri in the year 1990, Nrityagram is a community of dancers in an isolated place amidst nature where nothing prevails other than dance. Nrityagram has prospered over the years and is presently renowned for some of the best ensemble work in Odissi.

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By Air : Nrityagram is located just about 34 km away from Bangalore International Airport. Pre-paid taxi charge from Bangalore to Nrityagram is only Rs 500. Bangalore is well connected with all major airports in India and also to many cities abroad.

By Train : Bangalore Central Railway Station (Majestic) and Cantonment stations are the nearest railway stations. These stations are well connected to all rail cities in India. Pre-paid Taxi charge from Bangalore to Nrityagram is only Rs 500.

By Bus : Nrityagram is well connected by Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation buses to all major cities in the state. Regular frequent services from Bangalore to Nrityagram are conducted by KSRTC buses.

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