Dhaatu Puppet Theater
We create magical puppet shows blending traditional arts with modern storytelling
Services
Puppet Making Workshops
Mandala Cultural Centre, Kanakapura Road, next to the Silk Institute Metro Station, Thalaghattapura, Bengaluru, India
Handson learning of traditional puppet crafting techniques
₹ 800-3,500 per workshop
Cultural Festivals
Available across Bengaluru
Annual international puppet festival with performances from global artists
₹ 500-1,500 per person
Traditional Puppet Shows
Mandala Cultural Centre, Kanakapura Road, next to the Silk Institute Metro Station, Thalaghattapura, Bengaluru
Mesmerizing performances featuring string rod and shadow puppetry techniques
₹ 10-30K per show
Puppet Museum Visits
Mandala Cultural Centre, Kanakapura Road, next to the Silk Institute Metro Station, Thalaghattapura, Bengaluru, India
Explore diverse collection of traditional puppets from India and worldwide
₹ 100-300 per person
Meet your expert
Dhaatu Puppet Theater
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My Story
My roots - From engineering to puppetry, I followed my heart to preserve India's traditional storytelling arts.
What drives me - I believe puppetry creates meaningful connections in today's digital world, keeping our cultural heritage alive.
Learning journey - Trained extensively in Bharatanatyam and Kathakali, blending these classical arts into my puppet shows.
Recognition speaks - Honored with Sangeet Natak Akademi Puraskar and Padma Shri for contributing to Indian arts.
My Work
What I offer - I create puppet shows, run workshops, organize festivals, and manage a puppet museum.
What makes me different - I uniquely blend traditional puppetry with classical dance forms and contemporary storytelling techniques.
Teaching approach - My workshops focus on hands-on learning, from basic puppet-making to complex theatrical productions.
Cultural hub - Built Mandala Cultural Centre in Bengaluru as a space for learning and experiencing puppet arts.
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