Janapada Loka (Ramanagara)

 folk museum, interesting place, arts centre

www.jaanapadaloka.org/

Janapada Loka or "Folk(arts) world" is an institution that is dedicated to preserving and propagating the rural folk culture of Karnataka. It is a subsidiary of the Karnataka Janapada Parishat and is situated in Ramanagara district on the Bangalore-Mysore highway. It is set up on a 15-acre (61,000 m2) plot where rural milieus from Karnataka have been recreated. It also houses a wide array of rural artifacts depicting the essence of folk literature, music, dance, festivals, sculpture and lifestyle. It was founded by eminent author and folklore enthusiast, the late HL Nage Gowda.

Janapada Loka celebrates many folk cultural events throughout the year. Of the many, Lokotsava has been the most anticipated one. Folk artists from all over Karnataka participate in this two day event. It happens during Feb-March every year.
Museum opens 9am to 5.30pm.
Closed on Tuesdays.