Bharat Bhavan

Bharat Bhavan is a renowned multi-arts complex located on the banks of the Upper Lake at Shamla Hills in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. Inaugurated in 1982 and designed by architect Charles Correa, it houses museums, art galleries, theatres and libraries. Notable for its contemporary architecture integrated with the natural landscape, it serves as a centre for visual arts, performing arts and tribal art.

Visitors can expect a low-lying, terraced complex overlooking the Upper Lake with open courtyards, galleries and performance spaces. Inside are Roopankar art museum with contemporary and tribal art, Anhad library of classical music, Vagarth centre for Indian poetry, and Rangmandal theatre. Visitors can explore art exhibitions, sculpture displays, printmaking studios, an auditorium and an open-air amphitheatre hosting regular plays, concerts and film screenings.

Bharat Bhavan was inaugurated on 13 February 1982 by then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. It was established by the Government of Madhya Pradesh and designed by renowned architect Charles Correa. Conceived as an autonomous multi-arts institution, it was created to provide a space for interaction between diverse classical, folk and tribal art forms.

Bharat Bhavan is a major centre for visual and performing arts in India, dedicated to preserving and promoting contemporary art, tribal and folk art, Indian poetry, classical music and theatre. It hosts national theatre festivals, art camps and exhibitions and houses important collections of works by artists including M.F. Husain, J. Swaminathan and tribal artists.