Rabindra Parishad

The Rabindra Parishad is a multi-purpose cultural centre on Beer Chand Patel Path in Patna, India.[1]

Rabindra Parishad
रबिन्द्र परिषद
AddressBeer Chand Patel Path, Patna - 800001
India
Capacity1000 seats (Ravindra Bhavan)
Opened1948
Website
rabindraparishadpatna.org

Overview

Named after Rabindranath Tagore, it was established in 1948.[2] The building contains a musical school (known as Geet Bhawan),[3] a library with books on and by Tagore,[4] and an auditorium, known as Rabindra Bhavan, which is an important theater in Patna where cultural and theatrical activities takes place.[5] The programme of performances ranges from theatre, to live music, comedy, dance, visual art, spoken word and children's events.

During 2008 to 2010, the theater went a major renovation and suspension. The overall renovation cost was estimated about ₹1.5 crore. After renovation, the auditorium's seating capacity was increased from 655[4] to 1,000 and the theater’s structure were improved, too. In February 2011, the state-of-the-art auditorium was inaugurated by the Chief Minister of Bihar, Nitish Kumar.[2]

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See also

References
  1. "The Telegraph - Calcutta (Kolkata) | Bihar | Morning march to pay tribute to Tagore". Telegraphindia.com. 10 May 2011. Retrieved 27 April 2014.
  2. "Rabindra Bhawan gets a new auditorium - The Times of India". Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. 6 February 2011. Retrieved 27 April 2014.
  3. "Acclaimed artists to perform in Patna - The Times of India". Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. 8 November 2013. Retrieved 27 April 2014.
  4. "RABINDRA PARISHAD :: Patna - Bihar - India". Rabindraparishadpatna.org. Retrieved 27 April 2014.
  5. "Chandalika finale to Tagore festivity". Telegraphindia.com. 7 May 2012. Retrieved 27 April 2014.
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