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Yavanika
B angalore
has many beautiful auditoriums. Yavanika, a mini auditorium, is
one among them. Located in the heart of the city opposite to the Government
Science College, the auditorium is surrounded by a beautiful garden.
Established in 1985, Yavanika is a part of the State Youth Centre, Department
of Youth Services and Sports on Nrupatunga Road. The mini auditorium has
a seating capacity of 304 in nine rows. The first floor is unique for
its circular shape. From any corner of the auditorium, the audience can
have a clear view of the stage and the programmes being conducted. On
the ground floor of Yavanika, offices and toilets have been built. Yavanika
has a spacious premises in the front where vehicles can be parked.
Yavanika is being utilised only for cultural and youth
activities, says In-charge of Yavanika and Assistant Director, State
Youth Centre, M Kasturi. The auditorium has good acoustic and sound
system which is considered to be one of the best in the city, Kasturi
added. The interior of the auditorium is attractive and comfortable. Wall
mounted rotating fans keep the audience cool even during the hot days
of summer.
Yavanika provides an ideal forum for the State's budding artistes to
display their talent in the fine arts like music and drama. Rehearsals
in drama and music are also held here.
Ap art
from scheduled cultural and government departmental programmes, cultural
programmes are held here every Friday. There is no entry fee for the programmes.
"Any one is free to attend the programmes here," stated Kasturi.
Governmental organisations like the Indian Council of Cultural Relations
(ICCR) and the State Kannada and Culture Department hold many cultural
events all throughout the year at this unique auditorium.
For more information, contact Kasturi at:
Yavanika auditorium,
Karnataka State Youth Centre,
Nrupatunga Road,
Bangalore-560 001.
Phone: 2221 4911
Text and pics by Y Rama Mohan
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