Kalakshetra Foundation
Kalakshetra Foundation is a renowned cultural institution located in Thiruvanmiyur, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, dedicated to preservation of Indian classical arts. Founded in 1936 by Rukmini Devi Arundale, it comprises the Rukmini Devi College of Fine Arts, museums, theatres and craft centres spread across a large green campus near the coast. Declared an Institute of National Importance, it is notable for reviving Bharatanatyam and promoting traditional arts education and performance.