Siddhendra Kalakshetram

Siddhendra Kalakshetram is a government-run Kuchipudi dance academy and cultural centre located in Kuchipudi village, Krishna district, Andhra Pradesh. Named after 14th-century sage Siddhendra Yogi, the founder of Kuchipudi classical dance, it was established by the Government of Andhra Pradesh to preserve, promote and teach the dance form. The complex includes classrooms, an auditorium, museum, library and memorial dedicated to Kuchipudi heritage.

Visitors can expect a dedicated cultural campus with dance classrooms, a large auditorium, a small museum and library displaying Kuchipudi history, costumes, photographs and memorabilia related to Siddhendra Yogi. The setting is a quiet village institution where students are trained in Kuchipudi dance and music. Visitors can observe training sessions when permitted, view exhibits, and attend cultural performances and rehearsals, especially during festival periods.