Rabindra Parishad

Building in India

Rabindra Parishad
रबिन्द्र परिषदAddress| Beer Chand Patel Path, Patna \- 800001
India

|

Capacity| 1000 seats (Ravindra Bhavan)
Opened| 1948
Website
rabindraparishadpatna.org

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

## Overview[edit]

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]

## See also[edit]

* Kalidas Rangalaya
* Bhartiya Nritya Kala Mandir
* Premchand Rangshala

## References[edit]

1. ^ "The Telegraph - Calcutta (Kolkata) | Bihar | Morning march to pay tribute to Tagore". Telegraphindia.com. 10 May 2011. Archived from the original on 27 April 2014. Retrieved 27 April 2014.
2. ^ a b "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. ^ a b "RABINDRA PARISHAD :: Patna - Bihar - India". Rabindraparishadpatna.org. Archived from the original on 28 May 2012. Retrieved 27 April 2014.
5. ^ "Chandalika finale to Tagore festivity". Telegraphindia.com. 7 May 2012. Archived from the original on 27 April 2014. Retrieved 27 April 2014.