Omthara Kala Kuteera Bangalore
Omthara Kala Kuteera - An Elixir to the Mind and Soul
Omthara Kala Kuteera is located in Basavenahalli village, Magadi taluk, which is about 40 kms from Bangalore. It will take just one hour to reach Omthara Kala Kuteera from Bangalore. It is an oasis of peace and calmness. It is a marvellous place that takes us to the heart of Indian arts, cultures and religions in the purest form. It is a harmonious combination of traditions, religions and cultures of India expressed in the form of arts.
'Om' is the 'cosmic sound' sacred to all Hindus and to the vedic culture. 'Thara' is the 'mother goddess', 'Kala' means 'art', 'Kuteera' means 'hermitage'. In the sculptures and paintings of the Kuteera, one could see India's culture and spirituality in the form of art. There are stone, metal, wood and stucco sculptures and the paintings are made of oil and vegetable dyes. The Kuteera itself is a masterpiece of local architecture and craftmanship and in every nook and corner, we can see the arts in the form of carvings, relief, paintings, murals, motifs and sculptures, impressive stairs and arches, striking columns and beams, multi-tiered porticos and floors, lofty doors and ceilings and the rooms are carved and adorned with granite walls. It houses a several type of arts from different parts of India. The materials used to create the aesthetic marvels include sandstone, oil, marble, bronze and wood.
The structure of Omthara Kala Kuteera is itself a work of art with soaring ceilings, beautiful cornices, decorative beams, grand arches, statuesque columns, multi-level porticos, grand staircases, massive doors, circular rooms, curved granite walls, multi-level floors, the structure of Omthara Kala Kuteera, even without the art work in it is a pleasure to behold. Art from different regions of India adorn the walls and halls of Omthara Kala Kuteera. Serpentine stone and Sandstone sculptures from Orissa, Bronze and Wooden sculptures from Tamil Nadu, large Frescos of vegetable and oil paints from Bihar & Orissa, Marble designs from Rajastan, oil paintings from Kerala, and much more make Omthara Kala Kuteera what it is.
It is built as a homage to India's ancient culture and vibrant art and its an unique one. It is housed amidst 30 acres of land and it offers an environment where you sense your mind, body and spirit. It is often described as "Heaven on Earth", "Temple like none other", "Place of divinity", "Uplifts my Soul" and "Source of Peace and Happiness". The Kuteera is surrounded by hills, coconut trees, mango groves, coffee plantation, eucalyptus forests etc. At night time could see plenty of twinkling stars. Omthara kala Kuteera is not just like other temple, it is a place where the ancient indian culture is brought to life by way of sculptures and ancient paintings. Totally it is a spiritual resort and may be used for both personal and business needs.
Omthara Kala Kuteera is available for the Business events, Concerts, Marriages, Birthdays and Anniversaries, Family Gatherings and other events While the environment of Omthara Kala Kuteera currently only highlights India's vedic culture, people of all religions and denominations are very welcome to use its facilities. The amenities and services that are available for business events includes conference rooms, Uninterrupted Power, Wireless Internet, Cellular Connectivity, Land Lines, Food and Beverages, Transportation, Photographers. Amenities and services for Personal events like Wedding Planners, Priests, Florists, photographers, Musicians, DJs, Dancers (Bharata Natyam, Katha Kali, Bollywood, Ethnic Tribal), Caterers and Cooks for Cuisines, Transportation and Car Rentals, Invitation Printers, Art gifts for guests, Invitation Printers are also available at the Kuteera. Only vegetarian food is offered here in order to maintain the serene and divine environment and no alcoholic beverages are served. For conducting meetings or events, there are also several private areas in the Kuteera like Surya Mandala, Chandra Mandala, Naadha Sabha, Nataraja Sannidhi, Manthralochana, Dashavathara Sannidhi, Srinivasa Sannidhi, Nanda Gokula, Shanthi Chaithanya.
The main building is named as Vishnu Dhama, which is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and each art work in that building tells a story. The columns and arches of the main entrance are designed after Lord Vishnu's four Chathurdhamas (four abodes) namely Rameswaram (Lord Rama), Puri (Lord Jagannath), Dwaraka (Lord Krishna) and Badarinath (Lord Narayana). Apart from this, the massive main door panels are carved with the images from the auspicious celestial marriages of Meenakshi Kalyana, Lakshmi Kalyana, Saraswati Kalyana, Srinivasa Kalyana, Rukmini Kalyana and Shanmukha Kalyana. In the same way, upper level large door panels are carved with images of Ashta Lakshmi (eight forms of Goddess Lakshmi). At the main lobby of Vishnu Dhama is the Srinivasa Sannidhi, where the entire story of Tirumala Lord Vekateshwara is carved in serpentine stone on the walls and arches. And in the adjoining space, just adorning the walls, is the beautiful stucco sculptures, carved with the images of Lord Krishna's stories including Geethopadesha artwork and Vishwaroopa, cosmic universal form of Lord Vishnu. There are numerous artwork of Lord Vishnu in the levels above and below the main entrance of the Vishnu Dhama. Lord Vishnu's ten main incarnations, Dashavathara sculptures are inscribed from ceiling to floor, and wall to wall of the Vishnua Dhama. As is customary in all Hindu temples, a pantheon of other gods and goddesses adorn the Vishnu Dhama. On the pillars of Vishnu Dhama are the 108 dancing poses from Lord Shiva's Thandava Nrithya (Lord Shiva's cosmic dance) with corresponding Sanskrit verses for each one of them. Behind Vishnu Dhama is the larger structure of Lord Shiva and his consort Shakthi.
At the top of the stairs of the main entrance is the 'Rama Rajya', embellishing an entire wall, carved in stone is the life story of Lord Rama starting from his birth on earth, his Vanavasa (life in the forest), abduction of Sita, defeat of Ravana, Sri Rama Pattabhishekha (Lord Rama's coronation) etc.
The other attractions nearby Omthara Kala Kuteera are Savanadurga, Shivagangae, Siddagangae, Melakotae, Nuggaehalli and Sravanabelagola.
Address of Omthara kala Kuteera:
Omthara Kala Kuteera
Survey # 44/2, Basavenahalli Village
Motaganahalli Mandala Panchayath
Solur Hubli, Magadi Taluk
Bangalore Rural District,
Bangalore, India
