Bharatiya Lok Kala Mandal is a cultural institution based in Udaipur in Rajasthan state in India engaged in studying folk art, culture, songs and festivals of Rajasthan, Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh and to popularise and propagate folk arts, folk dances and folk literature.
It was founded by Padam Shri Late Devi Lal Samar in the year 1952. The institution has a museum that exhibits collection of folk articles from Rajasthan like rural-dresses, ornaments, puppets, masks, dolls, folk musical instruments, folk deities and paintings. There is puppet theater (Kathputli) too where puppet shows are held at regular intervals.
12 PM - 1 PM , 6 PM - 7 PMand 7:15 PM- 8:15 PM
Indian : Rs 120, Students: Rs. 60
Foreigners: Rs. 180
9 AM - 5:30 PM
Indian : Rs 60, Students: Rs. 25,
Foreigners: Rs. 120
Indian : Rs 170, Foreigners: Rs. 260
The Mewar region is synonymous with Rajasthan’s and India’s cultural heritage. Mewar’s centuries long rich legacy of the performing arts (storytelling, folk songs, dance, and puppetry) and handicrafts has enthralled locals and captivated tourists. It was with the vision of keeping these traditions alive that Mr Devi Lal Samar founded Bhartiya Lok Kala Mandal (BLKM) in Udaipur in 1952. His mission was singular – to preserve and promote this rich cultural heritage. Mr Devi Lal authored several books on Rajasthan’s culture, theatre, and arts and organised India’s first ever puppet festival. The Government of India awarded Mr Devi Lal the Padma Shri for his lifetime achievements.
12 PM - 1 PM , 6 PM - 7 PMand 7:15 PM- 8:15 PM
Indian : Rs 120, Students: Rs. 60
Foreigners: Rs. 180
9 AM - 5:30 PM
Indian : Rs 60, Students: Rs. 25,
Foreigners: Rs. 120
Indian : Rs 170, Foreigners: Rs. 260
The Bhartiya Lok Kala Mandal has made significant strides in the field of research, experiments and production of folk theatre arts.
Former President of India
The puppets were handled with commendable skill and the performances were both delightful and impressive.
Former Prime Minister of India
Recently, at Nagpur, I saw folk dances performed by a troupe from Bhartiya Lok Kala Mandal of Udaipur Previously; I have seen their performances in Delhi also and have liked them.
Former Prime Minister of India
I have seen the work of Padmshri Devilal Samar in 3rd International Puppet Festival at Bucharest in the Year 1965 where he got 1st prize in traditional puppet and keen to know the activities of Bhartiya Lok Kala Mandal, Udaipur.
The most distinguished troupe of Indian puppets we have met abroad. The troupe amazed the French public with its skill.
The items were very much appreciated for their genuine character, simplicity originality and colourfulness.
They commanded audience attention through sheer vitality, impressive technical skill and silk production methods.
The Mandal presented to the public of Delhi, the rich tradition of folk art to be better known all over the country.
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