Bharatiya Lok Kala Mandal
Bharatiya Lok Kala Mandal
4.5
Monday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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28Rahul
National Capital Territory of Delhi, India25 contributions
Mar 2021
This is 1 hour show which cost you around 120 Rs per person.
If you have done Dharohar show at Bagore ki Haveli then there is no mean to attend this show. As both are almost same. For First 30 min , there would be puppet show and last 30 min , rajasthani folk dance performances by artist.
There was only 4-5 people in the hall and they run the show for just 4-5 people also.
Even if there is 1 person , show will run.
I found Dharohar a bit better as you can book the ticket online however cost is almost same i.e. it is 100 in Dharohar and 120 in Lok kala mandal.
Timings are 12 to 1 pm and 6 to 7 pm daily
If you have done Dharohar show at Bagore ki Haveli then there is no mean to attend this show. As both are almost same. For First 30 min , there would be puppet show and last 30 min , rajasthani folk dance performances by artist.
There was only 4-5 people in the hall and they run the show for just 4-5 people also.
Even if there is 1 person , show will run.
I found Dharohar a bit better as you can book the ticket online however cost is almost same i.e. it is 100 in Dharohar and 120 in Lok kala mandal.
Timings are 12 to 1 pm and 6 to 7 pm daily
Written 24 March 2021
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Itinerant_Foodies
Greensboro, NC606 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
The Bharta lok kala mandal (which includes Udaipur folk art museum and other folk art exhibits) is a fascinating exhibition of area tribes and their traditional dress, activities, and customs. There are very descriptive signs throughout so a guide may not be necessary in this museum but we had one and he did add value. Make sure to see the puppet show while you’re there.
Written 27 January 2020
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KennethEast
Chicago, IL180 contributions
Jan 2020
We wanted to visit the museum and see a puppet show. The travel books suggest that the shows were in the early evening. TA reviews suggest that there was a show at noon, too. That's what we banked on! On arrival, they suggested that shows ran every twenty to thirty minutes. We spent maybe a half hour touring the museum's collection of both Indian and international puppets, then sat for a short [maybe 20-minute] puppet show. Maybe the evening show is more elaborate. We were pleased with what we saw. It's a modest but interesting museum.
Written 6 February 2020
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Parag N
Pune, India123 contributions
Jan 2020
We were in Udaipur and just about managed to get here before closing time (6 pm) ,way back after visiting Kumbhalgad.
As said in title, JUST DON'T MISS IT. They have Rajasthani Folk music live, folk dance- forgot name of person, what he does on stage is just stunning ! And a magnificent Puppet show.
Everyone is so involved and motivated, its simply beautiful !! Musicians also are terrific.
2 things , didn't like- too cramp sitting, and announcements/compering was hardly audible. Either sound system or the announcer spoke in too low a volume.
Take your kids along or go alone if kids are not with you. Either way you will not be disappointed.
Another thing is , management can look at permission for camera , flash etc. Too many flash clicks become irritating.
Thanx guys you are doing a great job'
As said in title, JUST DON'T MISS IT. They have Rajasthani Folk music live, folk dance- forgot name of person, what he does on stage is just stunning ! And a magnificent Puppet show.
Everyone is so involved and motivated, its simply beautiful !! Musicians also are terrific.
2 things , didn't like- too cramp sitting, and announcements/compering was hardly audible. Either sound system or the announcer spoke in too low a volume.
Take your kids along or go alone if kids are not with you. Either way you will not be disappointed.
Another thing is , management can look at permission for camera , flash etc. Too many flash clicks become irritating.
Thanx guys you are doing a great job'
Written 1 February 2020
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MWandAW
North Sydney, Australia3,668 contributions
Mar 2020
A primitive, yet informative history of puppetry and musical instruments in India. Not all for children, but displayed to teach them about their heritage. When our tour group visited the museum it was almost empty, except for a few other foreigners looking around. It seems that it is a regular tour coach destination that helps the local economy. The building and stairs are old and creaky, which lends to the mystique of the place. It is interesting to view the diorama models, constructed to show village life and entertainment. The museum houses historic masks, models, dolls, pictures, puppets and musical instruments sourced from personal collections, public donations and bequests. Entertaining puppet shows for adults and kids are performed daily. There is a souvenir shop attached to the side of the small parking area. The toilets which are located in an outbuilding near the carpark, are primitive as well and not for the faint hearted. A visit is recommended, if you are interested in the cultural history of entertainment in India.
Written 26 March 2020
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Vikrant Kulkarni
Mumbai, India18 contributions
Dec 2019 • Business
Entry ticket is very reasonable. Compared to the show and performance is shown inside. It is an unmixed. Dance performance and cultural show and it is untouched by modernization to some it can seem little more ethereum. But it is fantastic what they do.
Written 11 February 2020
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Ankit Kapoor
Rawatbhata, India164 contributions
Sept 2021
Bharatiya Lok Kala Mandal promotes traditional performing arts. It includes a museum and a cultural show which comprises of Kathputli Show and Traditional Dance. Both the shows were entertaining. My 4 year old son enjoyed the Kathputli Show a lot. A must visit place, I would say.
Written 3 January 2022
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Voyage22073758804
3 contributions
Jul 2024 • Couples
So beautiful rajasthan fog danace and it's running by Govt. So price also lower than other also maintend by Govt. And inside city parking also available best part of udaipur
Written 12 July 2024
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DaveNowra
North Nowra, Australia226 contributions
Mar 2023 • Couples
I love this little puppet museum. I haven’t seen anything like this anywhere. It’s understated and to use an Australian term, daggy. That does not take away the feel of simple ‘puppets’ showing the life of some Indian people, and other cultures.
Written 15 March 2023
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Rakeshsharmandmc
Agra, India507 contributions
Mar 2014 • Family
Bhartiya Lok Kala Mandal, is a government controlled museum located near Chetak Circle in Udaipur which may be skipped in your itinerary, for it is simply a waste of time. The entry per person costs Rs. 25/- and the camera entry cost is Rs. 20/- . It is basically a folk art museum and opens from 9 AM to 7 PM. The entry ticket includes a 10 minute puppet show too but the puppet show at the Bagore Ki Havelli is much better.
Written 28 March 2014
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Hi,
At what time will I get tickets for the evening cultural show? at what time the show starts?
Written 30 October 2019
9.30 to 7pm.. wait and watch the puppet show which keeps happening every 15-20mts.. interval. Then at 7pm or so, the outdoor sit out, there is a folk dance.. that you could watch as well.
Written 22 November 2018
delycia1
Sydney, Australia
We will be visiting Udaipur on 26 October 2017 and wish to see this fabulous show that my friends have talked about. We are two ladies and are in Udaipur for one day and one night and have booked an evening boat ride with light show. We wish to include your show as well but it begins at 6pm till 7pm. Can you let us know if there are 2 shows per day or how we can organise to see both.
much appreciated Delycia Casson
Written 13 July 2017
You have your answers Delycia. Enjoy the show. Spare some time before either of the shows you take in, to look around at their museum.
Written 13 July 2017
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