Dhaatu

Dhaatu Director, Anupama Hoskere
https://www.dhaatupuppets.org/ The puppet theatre has done revival work in the areas of String and Jointed Puppets of Karnataka.

DHAATU PUPPET THEATER:
Dhaatu Puppet Theatre brings to the people, the stories of Indian Epics and Heroes through the ancient art-form of Puppetry. Dhaatu , showcases more than ten traditional Puppet Theatre productions. Anupama Hoskere, the director of Dhaatu Puppet Theater has experimented with different styles of traditional puppets and music. Being a performing Bharatanatyam artist, she has br

idged the two fields by making her puppets dance to classical Bharatanatyam numbers. She has also been doing revival work of the Eechanoor style of puppetry of Karnataka done since the year 2008. She has been awarded the Senior-fellowship by the Ministry of Culture, of the Govt. of India for this work. Anupama has scripted and set to music the Dhaatu productions in a manner which is appreciated and understood by the younger generation of today. Dhaatu Puppet Theatre has had house-full screenings at Ranga Shankara, Bangalore. Their puppet plays have also been staged in the Hampi Utsava, Suvarna Karnataka Utsava & the Delhi International Arts Festival. Story-telling and puppet shows of Dhaatu are popular as value education classes in schools. Anupama Hoskere has also done creative puppetry work-shops for Govt. school teachers of Karnataka, Masters students of National Institute of design and school children. DHAATU NAVARATRA DOLL DISPLAY:
Happens for a month during the month from Dussera to Deepavali every year. 2011 would be the 17th year. Thematic Display of Traditional Dolls over 1200 sq ft area with more than 5000 dolls is the largest doll exhibition in Bangalore and open to the public. Thousands of people visit the doll- exhibition every year. Story-telling and evening cultural programs happen during the festival. School children also visit in groups with prior appointments for groups. This year the Dhaatu Navaratra Mahotsava begins on the 28th of September 2011. DHAATU PUPPET FESTIVAL:
It is an annual event. The National Level - Dhaatu Puppet Festival, aims to provide a platform for traditional puppeteers and also introduce the urban youth and children to the richness and beauty of this art-form. Dhaatu Puppet Festival 2011 – 12 has been scheduled for Dec 29th, 30th and Jan 1st

EPIC WORKSHOPS:
Dhaatu conducts it’s week long Epic workshops in Ramayana, Mahabharata and Bhagavata in the month of April. Story-telling, work-book activity, Dance, drama and puppetry form the content of these workshops. The purpose is to familiarize the student with the Epic stories, characters and the value systems and also the traditional arts.

To register contact 9886193999
23/04/2026

To register contact 9886193999

07/04/2026

Presenting Dhaatu Puppet Santhe 2026! Summer fun with Puppets!
We are thrilled to announce our 2026 Puppet Santhe at the Dhaatu Puppet Museum! On Saturday & Sunday (April 18&19) the Puppet Museum will feature Puppet Making WORKSHOPS, PUPPET SHOWS, Museum Tours, Food stalls, Puppet Experientials and Tree House story telling sessions. Be a part of the magic. Puppet shows are at 10:30am and 2pm on both days!
Tickets and registration are now available: https://near.tl/sm/Ph8WDhYiN

06/04/2026

The Dhaatu Puppet Santhe is here!
Save the Dates. APRIL 18 & 19, day long fun for the kids!

Tickets now available here:https://near.tl/sm/Ph8WDhYiN

🌟 PUPPET SHOWS
🌟 PUPPET CRAFTING WORKSOPS
🌟 MUSEUM TOURS
🌟 TREE HOUSE STORY TELLING
🌟 FOOD STALLS
🌟 GIFT SHOP

HIGHLIGHT: Special Workshop on PHYSICS & PUPPETRY

See you all at the Dhaatu Puppet Museum( located inside Mandala Cultrula Centre, Kanakapura Road, Bengaluru)

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Rajasuya YagaBy Padma Shri awardee Anupama Hoskere and TeamAt the Indraprastha Cultural Festival, Padma Shri awardee Anu...
31/03/2026

Rajasuya Yaga

By Padma Shri awardee Anupama Hoskere and Team

At the Indraprastha Cultural Festival, Padma Shri awardee Anupama Hoskere will bring her internationally acclaimed puppetry tradition to the stage with “Rajasuya Yaga,” a powerful episode from the Mahabharata that explores power, pride, dharma, and destiny.

All are welcome. Registration mandatory

Friday, 3rd April, 2026, 6:00 PM
Venue: Indian Habitat Centre, New Delhi

20/03/2026

Join us on Sunday, 29th of this month for yet another magical story from the Panchatanta, with puppets!
From 10:30 to 11:30 AM

(Please note we are conducting the show on the 29th March 2026, 5th Sunday instead of 4th Sunday, this month).

Venue:

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18/03/2026

Tune in this Yugadi Habba, 19th March 2026 to Akashavani AIR FM 101.3 at 10 AM!

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🌟Puppet Show Alert 🌟 Join us this sunday! 10:30 to 11:30 AMFor ages 2 to 6 years. Venue: Dhaatu Puppet Museum Kanakapura...
20/02/2026

🌟Puppet Show Alert 🌟

Join us this sunday! 10:30 to 11:30 AM
For ages 2 to 6 years.

Venue: Dhaatu Puppet Museum
Kanakapura Rd, Bengaluru

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29/01/2026
29/01/2026

Dhaatu Puppet Theater congratulates Shatavadhani Ganesh Sir on the Padma Bhushan Award.

Dhaatu is hiring freelance designers for a Book Design project (paid project). Interested candidates can please write t...
13/01/2026

Dhaatu is hiring freelance designers for a Book Design project (paid project). Interested candidates can please write to us at [email protected] with your CV and portfolios.

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Located Within Mandala Cultural Centre, Survey # 49, Kanakapura Road, , Opp. Metro Pillar 303, VISL Layout, , Talaghattapura
Bangalore
560109

Opening Hours

Tuesday 11am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 11am - 4:30pm
Thursday 11am - 4:30pm
Friday 11am - 4:30pm
Saturday 2pm - 6:30pm
Sunday 9am - 12pm

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+919886444593

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