Jawahar Kala Kendra

Jawahar Kala Kendra is a multi-arts center in Jaipur designed by renowned architect Charles Correa between 1986 and 1992. Built by the Government of Rajasthan to preserve Rajasthani arts and crafts, it features nine squares inspired by the Navagraha mandala concept from Jaipur's original city plan. The complex houses art galleries, auditoriums, an open-air theatre, a library with 20,000 books, and exhibition spaces showcasing traditional and contemporary Indian art forms.

Visitors can explore multiple art galleries displaying Rajasthani arts, crafts, and contemporary exhibitions. The complex features distinctive architecture with red sandstone blocks arranged in nine squares around an open central courtyard. Visitors can attend theatre performances, music recitals, dance shows, and cultural festivals. The site includes a library, coffee house, souvenir shop, and open-air amphitheater. The architectural design itself is a major attraction, reflecting ancient Vedic principles adapted for modern use.

Designed by architect Charles Correa in 1986 and completed in 1992, the building was commissioned by the Government of Rajasthan. The architectural plan draws inspiration from Maharaja Jai Singh II's 17th-century city plan of Jaipur, which was based on the ancient Vedic Navagraha mandala consisting of nine squares representing planets.

Established to preserve and promote Rajasthani arts, crafts, and cultural traditions. The center hosts traditional folk theatres like Khayals, Rammats, and Tamashas, along with the annual Lok Rang national folk festival. It serves as a hub for visual and performing arts, offering summer schools, artist residency programs, and publishing monographs on various art forms.