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Amrita Kala Veethika
| Place | Gorakhpur |
|---|---|
| State | Uttar Pradesh |
| Virtual Museum | No |
| Year of Establishment | 1994 |
| Museum Type | Art Gallery / Cultural Exhibition Space |
| National Importance Museum | No |
| Address | Paidleganj, Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh 273009 |
| Visiting Time | 10:30 AM to 4:30 PM (Closed on Sundays, University Holidays, and Public Holidays) |
| Entry Fee | Free Entry |
Museum Introduction
Established in 1994, Amrita Kala Veethika is the first art gallery of the Purvanchal region. Located within the Deen Dayal Upadhyaya (DDU) Gorakhpur University campus, it is named after the "16 Amrita Kalas" of the full moon and honors the legacy of the world-renowned artist Amrita Sher-Gil, who had ancestral roots in the region.
General Collections
The gallery hosts a rotating collection of contemporary paintings, sculptures, and textile designs. It primarily showcases the works of students and faculty from the Fine Arts department, as well as regional artists from across Uttar Pradesh.
Additional Information
| Video URL | https://youtube.com/shorts/arEKNaWSxL0?si=cQ9F_QFegw4MK3Jv |
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| Archaeological Survey of India | No |
| Notes | The gallery serves a dual purpose as an exhibition hall and a venue for cultural performances, including music and dance recitals. It is a key hub for the "Amrita Sher-Gil Cultural Circuit" in Gorakhpur. |
| Highly Descriptive | No |
| Contact Details | 91-551-2201577 (University General Office) |
| Email ID |
ddugu.finearts@gmail.com registrar@ddugu.ac.in |