Once in a life time experience. Vibrant depiction of mythology and art in various forms of sculptures, monuments, paintings. Amazing story telling about various kathas in Hindu mythology. Closest to nature, various indoor and outdoor games which will take us back to childhood. It's truly a temple, cultural museum, resort, nature park and many things in one tranquil place. Mr Krishna, Mr Srinivasa and their team gave us a memorable hospitality which truly upholds our culture. To finally top it up, a hearty meal and snacks when needed - more than satisfying. Must visit for all to know, learn, get enlightened about our rich Heritage. Totally worth it.

We recently visited Omthara Kala Kuteera at their event. It was a lovely atmosphere of dance, culture and craftsmanship. Enjoyed the tour of the museum and appreciated the collection of arts and crafts. Its a fantastic place to take children and introduce them to heritage crafts.

Beautiful place for photography. Insights into Indian heritage and culture

We visited as a group of 12 students and 8 adults and what an incredible day we had at Omthara! It's truly a mix of natural beauty, amazing art, and architecture from our ancient culture. Dancing peacocks right as we entered set the tone for a wonderful outing! Founded by the visionary G K Anantaram, Amar Chitra Katha comes alive here. Children and we enjoyed great food and caring hospitality with passionate story telling from the epics. You will also be floored by the Devalaya which can house a small wedding and other functions. Afternoon, post a sumptuous lunch, indoor games in a palace like setting was fun. The grounds are green with trees and they do have a few rooms for a stay over which we plan to do on our next visit. Omthara is a gem near Bengaluru that one must experience.

An Artistic Ode to SANATANA Dharma Going In group one can appreciate Art and take to heart Hindu Scriptures in sculptures, paintings and light show as well as enjoy serene natural habitat and devour Satvik Lunch and sparking high tea at ₹850/- (July 2018). Price may go up to ₹1000 after jala-kalyani is ready. Welcome juice too. Effectiveness and efficiency in service could be improved. Savour the scenic and colourful panoramic place. Of course it helps Hindus if they know only little about their Religion. For kids and others one can get introduced to epic, purana & itihasas. Light show can improve. Intro to the place can be better with info on every activity & place available given in advance for us to choose & opt for what we want There is sports activity like Table tennis, etc. Group can enjoy Housy/bingo, sing, dance etc. Few incorrect lables can be modified and introducing audio guide as well as giving multi-lingual tour would make it more memorable We enjoyed HOT pakka-vada(pakora) & tea when Varuna (rain) visited us. Marvelous Courteous and friendly staff made our day

It was wonderful to visit this extraordinary place where each and every sculpture, paintings and murels have been displayed beautifully with mythological stories. Mr Srinivas, our tour guide was nice and informative and explained the background of each and every item displayed. We were taken to another dream world. Loved the hospitality of excellent food, snacks and high tea. Thankyou so much to one and all.🙏🙏

Our visit to Omthara kala kuteera was very enlightening. It is a beautiful, peaceful place with so much of greenery. The artwork, stone sculptures are amazing, depicting Indian culture and heritage. Each stone carving had a story to tell . The light and sound show on Dashaavataras was inspiring , courteous staff and a knowledgeable guide , great hospitality. We took the 6 hours tour which was worth it , a day well spent . Definitely a must visit

The place is a sure visit for it's ambience, serene atmosphere and for the vibe it generates. If you want to depict the mythological stories to your kids in the best way, then go for it. This place has about 6 floors to be patiently seen. You see almost all the art forms from all over the country being present apart from the sculptures which is maintained neatly. You can probably never see a place without any art form in this place. If you are an art lover, its sure a place not to be missed out!! The place also has a options for conducting events such as Haldi, Mehendi etc. Do visit the place to appreciate the 3 decade of hardwork for maintaining this place with so much of awe👏🏼

This is an overdue review. We happened to visit without calling them first. As we entered I felt eerie feeling because it was so quiet outside. But we decided we will check up inside and went over. What an amazing place! 😍 It is a priceless place with some of the most exquisite art works organised beautifully over many floors! It should definitely be a whole day trip. It is mainly dedicated to Indian mythology depicted tastefully by Craftsmen from different parts of India. The kind of Tanjore paintings of Krishna and Rama Pattabhisheka and kalamkari art of Mahabharata and Ramayana is just unimaginable! I hadn’t ever thought that it’s possible to paint so tastefully. To say the least it’s an art loving persons dream paradise. As we went from floor to floor seeing mythological stories unveil in the paintings, I was reminded of Amar chitra katha stories. I then came to know that Mr. GK Ananthram, who is said to have been the brain behind Amar Chitra katha comics is the creator of Omthara as well. His wonderful wife and daughter in law run the place with all the hospitality and energy. They served us delicious and soothing food as well. I think that since the approach road isn’t v nice and for some reason, it isn’t as popular. But I think that children will appreciate the richness in Indian art and culture by just visiting this place once. It’s great for a group visit as well. The place left us speechless! What a life dedicated to art the creators must have led. It’s sui generis really!

Absolutely a great place. Glad I went there with equal mindset friends. 'Amarchitra katha' story writer's vision has resulted in this created a wonderful cultural, architectural kalakutera. (our group have read these stories as children)

Omthara Kala Kuteera is a truly mesmerizing destination to visit. It boasts incredible paintings, intricate carvings, and a rich historical significance that comes to life before your eyes. Moreover, the place exudes a strong sense of heritage beauty, connecting visitors to their past in a profound way. Adding to the allure, the location hosts a wide array of well-organized events and captivating programs, ensuring non-stop enjoyment for all who visit. My family and I had the pleasure of experiencing this enchanting place together, and it left us with unforgettable memories. The food at Omthara Kala Kuteera is simply exceptional, surpassing all expectations with its delightful taste and an abundance of tempting varieties. It's impossible to sample everything in one sitting due to the plethora of culinary delights on offer. Ultimately, this place offers a complete package of historical wonder, artistic brilliance and captivating events, making it a cherished memory that will stay with us forever.

Omthara Kala Kuteera is a beautiful experience. The building is lovely and houses exquisite works of Indian art - paintings, sculptures, artefacts and so much more. I would highly recommend a day trip here, which can be booked in advance. It's an enjoyable place for both kids and adults, with so much to explore. The food is delicious and the support staff is very helpful, knowledgeable and sweet.

breakfast in garden where the peacock was moving around, so it was very nice feel, we were given a good welcome to enter. With a song and aarathi. Later a good info regarding the sculptures. Lunch in a colorfull table and variety of tasty food.The place is superb. No words to express. It was like a palace and we were treated as queens😃.Only the directions are missing from main road, the entrance board must be big. Hospitality, food, guide, service, overall very good. The network was good though its very inside, remote place. The people are very helpfull. To be improved is the wash basin was leaking, making the floor filled with water. Overall good experience.

This place offers a great depiction of Indian mythology. 4 floors of carvings and paintings from Ramayana and Mahabharata, and short stories excellently narrated by the host. A great place for young kids to learn. 25 years of painstaking work in creating this. Hats off to these people

Omthara kala kuteera is a hidden gem on the outskirts of Bangalore. The founder Anand jis soul and heart is in this place- this is clearly visible in the intricate architecture and detailing. So beautifully all the epics Ramayana, Mahabharata, Gita are shown through images carved from sandstone, wood, cement, paintings.. the place is a must visit for everyone

An ideal day outing and a must visit for those who love art and mythology. It gives a rich experience immersed in art grandeur. Its a one man's vision with a team effort which has proved to be one of its kind.

Omthara kala kuteera a heritage museum situated in Bengaluru Rural at Basavenahalli which is 40-45 kms away from Bengaluru city. Our Humble Pranams to Late Shri Anantharam Iyengar who has built this heritage museum with great patience in a span of 25 years with a single hand. He has introduced to the world our great Indian heritage and Indian artisans to the present generation. This complete land is around 28 acres of land covered with nature’s green carpet all around.Omthara Kala Kuteera is an Indian Heritage Center that brings to life India’s ancient Ithihasas, puranas,history of our Indian culture,Sanathanadharma and vibrant culture through exquisite sculptures, paintings and performing arts.We visited this heritage with family and friends and it was an incredible day and had great feast to our eyes. This heritage has 6 floors, each floor tells different stories starting with Kashi, Ayodhya, Tirupathi,Chardham, Vrindhavana and lastly Meeru.Our Guide Mr. Srinivas explained each story so well we could get the beautiful pictures of Ramayana, Mahabharata, and even Bhagavatha times. Our many thanks to Mrs Anantharam Iyengar and family for the hospitality and concern shown in making us feel very comfortable and happy. Food served to us by them was tasty and good. Lastly our thanks to the food department and the lady who welcomed us with Aarathi and great send off with our tradition offering us Thambulam 🙏

A must visit place either for a day or overnight. Kids get a beautiful experience of mythology. Added bonus is a sumptuous home cooked veg meals.

Very well managed heritage place. Art and architecture is fabulous. Appreciate their hospitality. Food was good as well. Good to go in groups for a day outing.

We stayed overnight at this resort. Its a hidden gem just an hour drive from Bangalore. Each piece of art is so unique and the entire idea of narrating stories and our culture through art is commendable. The entire place is clean and well maintained. The food spread is good and staff are very hospitable. Definitely a must visit place to spend a weekend in a meaningful way with family.

It’s an amazing place to visit. Each and every bit of it was built very thoughtfully. It speaks about the whole Indian mythology. Do book a 6 hr slot, 2 hrs is not enough to completely capture the essence of the place.

Excellent place to visit on weekends, helps us to come out of the chaotic living in bengaluru. This place has one of the most beautiful artworks we can see. We can see paintings and sculptures of ramayana and Mahabharata. This place will surely remind us of the rich cultural heritage of our country.

Wonderful place to enjoy our royal heritage of art and architecture with the ambience of mother nature near by Bangalore

A lovely place to relax, away from chaos and the crowded city life. Love this place Omthara. Awesome craftsmanship... Lovely stone sculptures... Amazing architecture. Also, thoroughly enjoyed the light and sound show on Dashavathara. Kids enjoyed the traditional games. Absolute bliss! Returned home rejenuvated, and totally at peace with self. Will definitely visit again ?

It is Heaven On Earth. We have been to many Mythological Places before but this is truely a gem. It is the only Sanatana Dharma Resort in Karnataka. Mr Kishan the resort owner welcomed us and briefed about history and Mr Sirinivas a guide there took inside. There is a positive energy once we just enter the main building. This is one of place of its kind at just 30-40 min from bangalore city. I strongly recommend this place for everyone and the entrance ticket that we pay is just nothing in front of this Hertage property. #iamnotfree

First thing first , if you want to visit this place please call them up first and enquire about it . It will make your trip much better I visited the place along with my family and it was really nice experience. There is no other place in India which depicts the Indian culture and heritage with such details. A must visit if you want to truly experience the heritage and culture of India. The art and craft is just amazing and can only be appreciated if you experience it by yourself We reached at 4 PM so did not have enough to explore everything . So it's better to go there in the morning and have the full day to explore. Also it's better to go there by your own vehicle or private taxi as there are no options of public transport. Also please carry cash as they don't deal with cards.

Good place for old age people to visit and remember their childhood days

Excellent CULTURAL HERITAGE PLACE. We were charged for the rest of our life. Love and affection personified DIVINE place.

A heavenly place with stunning artifacts and paintings depicting our rich Hindu heritage and culture. Story based depiction via the sculptures and paintings and the sound / light show are the highlights. Great hospitality and our guide Srinivas did a great job. Overall a great experience.

We had the opportunity to visit Omthara Kala Kuteera recently, thanks to a very dear friend who introduced us to this amazing place, in the outskirts of Bangalore – off Mangalore road. We reached Omthara Kala Kuteera in the morning 9:00 AM and spent the whole day in this wonderful palatial building and serene, lush green surrounding. As soon as we reached, we were welcomed with a home cooked, tasty, sattvic breakfast followed by a guided tour of the entire premises, starting from the temple on the outside, to the entrance and every corner of each floor - basement, ground and upper 2 floors and the meditation hall on the terrace. We were amazed with meticulously carved out sculptures on one stone (monolith), artwork, paintings with the precise eyes for details - simply amazing. I am a big fan of Amar Chitra Katha since my childhood and the memories of Amar Chitra Katha came alive during the tour. It turns out that Pandit Shri G. K. Ananthram whose dream/imagination took the shape of this wonderful place, was also the founder of Amar Chitra Katha (in Kannada and later it was translated in English and also in Hindi). Afternoon around 2:00 we had delicious lunch and then we continued to the guided tour of artwork, wooden, and stone sculptures, wall paintings, and the mesmerizing story of ten incarnations of Lord Vishnu in a theatre. Overall it was very relaxing, peaceful, enjoying day trip. Highly recommended for a family getaway. It is also an ideal place for a family or friends reunion.

A beautiful museum of our Indian Heritage & mainly the Sanathana Dharma. 4 - 6 hours aren't sufficient to go through this beautiful place. I would recommend a full day trip & if possible an overnight stay at this beautiful museum away from the city life amidst silence, serenity & tranquility. I would be definitely making another trip soon. Especially to enjoy the hospitality & the serenity of this beautiful place, away from the city life, yet not very far away from the city .

A most unique and amazing place! I would never have imagined that this kind of a resort would exist in the 'Silicon Valley' of India. It's a place teeming with art and sculpture, and located amidst serene lush greenery, away from the hustle and bustle of the city. A perfect place to perform functions such as weddings, business gatherings, or simply to just take the family out for the weekend. The food is delicious. This place ought to be in the top five getaways for businesses and families.

An excellent place close to Bangalore for a day long visit. For those interested in greenery, art and a stress free day with good vegetarian meal. Cordial people. Very tastefully done place. One will be amazed at the passion with which the owners have worked and made it possible for the future generations, we all, not in any way related to them can see, enjoy and get immensely benefited. Selflessness in action 💐💐💐

Enjoyed my visit here the ambience was cool and it served as a quick getaway form the bustling city. The hospitality is excellent and the staff are friendly.

I don't think you can experience this anywhere else. It has taken better part of over two decades and millions of manpower and undaunting effort and vision on part of the great person Sriman Anatharaman and his noble wife Jayalakshmi. It is well managed by Mrs. Kishen.

Must visit place, each and every statue was sculptured precisely and with a lot of thought. Book the slot in advance on their website.

Very good place to visit and explore fine blend and confluence of art, heritage,mythology and tradition. The owner, Mr. Kishan is a warm and genial host. For those in Bengaluru and nearby cities who appreciate fine art and its various forms, Omthara is indeed a hidden treasure which deserves at least half a day to explore.

Nice place for a day visit. Very well maintained place with really great idols.

An amazing magnificent place I regret not visiting it before A very peaceful visit it was , I really loved visiting this place 😊

Beautiful place to visit

We visited the place at evening,, but manager received me to see outside the kuteera... This is wonderful atmospher... We are planning to go morning next time

We are here on vacation in India from Detroit, Michigan and were looking for a place to plan a day trip with family and one of our friends referred this place to us , it’s a Wonderful place to spend a day with family or friends, very peaceful, amazing architecture and sculptures. Very clean and well maintained place.Enjoy the Royal treatment from their staff once you step in untill you step out from omthara kala kutira.Very informative and enthusiastic guide who walked us through explaining the significance and mythology story behind m of each and every sculpture. They serve fresh food. We would definitely refer this place to our friends and family, it’s Worth a visit!

Good place for an outing. Will be even better of the can have a pool, include more activities and possibly options to stay for a night or two.

It's very different place and nice to spent a day with a family

23 ladies from Vasavi samaj Indiranagar visited Omthara Kala kuteera on 30th July 2018. Divine splendid experience, they say in Ganesh slokam , koti Surya samaprabha, This is what I felt, awesome concept, 6 floors... Each floor with a concept... Depicting stories of puri Jaghanath, Ramayana, Mahabharata, Venkateshwara swamy kalayana, Krishna Leela, Dhashaavathara, Lord Vishnu stories , our traditional games, Music, books etc. Our culture, tradition, values, and our SANATHANA DRAMA is exhibited very artistically in intricate carving of every available material. Sand stone, slate stone , wood , concrete work, paintings, and many more. The carving, paintings, workmanship are Very intricate and beautiful. My pranams to the great person, the family who have built this structure, Very great contribution to our society. My salute to the artists who have worked for this kuteera. This place is very well maintained. We had a great time, the food was delicious, Mr Padmanaba and in house staff were very hospitable. Mr Padmanaba explanation was in detail The sound and light show was awesome explaining Dhashaavathara and human evolution. I once again thank the family who has bought This great heritage center to this World. Sincerely. Mrs. Asharavindranath.

A must watch place for the souls with artistic taste...

Super please Indian caluchr super

Commuting without a vehicle and without Google map is a pain

(Translated by Google) Yes, it is true that Ont Kalakuti is a very wonderful place. For your taste, you should bow down to the patience you need to embody it. This cottage is an icon of Indian mythology, the art of culture, the culture of the culture, the happiness of the culture, the happiness of our culture. It is a compassionate Padmanabha to deliver us comfortably Thank you very much for their heart. (Original) Yes.ಓಂತಾರ ಕಲಾಕುಟೀರವು ಅತ್ಯಂತ ಅದ್ಭುತ ತಾಣ ಎಂಬುದು ಸತ್ಯ.ನಿಮ್ಮ ಅಭಿರುಚಿಗೆ,ಅದನ್ನು ಸಾಕಾರಗೊಳಿಸಲು ಬೇಕಾದ ತಾಳ್ಮಗೆ ತಲೆಬಾಗಿ ನಮಿಸಬೇಕು.ಈ ಕುಟೀರವು ಭಾರತದ ಪುರಾಣದ ಬಿಂಬವು,ಕಲೆಯ ಆಗರವು,ಸಂಸ್ಕೃತಿಯ ತೊಟ್ಟಲು,ಆನಂದಹಾರವೂ ಆಗಿದೆ.ದೇವಲೋಕವನ್ನು ಹೊಕ್ಕ ರಮಣೀಯ ರಸಾನುಭವವಾಗಿದೆ..ನಮ್ಮ ಸಂಸ್ಕೃತಿಯ ಅಳಕಿಳಿದು ತಾವು ಈ ಮಹತಾ್ಕಾರ್ಯವನ್ನು ಪೂರ್ಣಗೊಳಲಿಸಿದ್ದೀರಿ.ತಮ್ಮತಮ್ಮಯೋಜನೆಯನ್ನು ನಮಗೆ ಮನಮುಟ್ಟುವಂತೆ ತಲುಪಿಸುವಲ್ಲಿ ಸಹೃದಯಿ ಪದ್ಮನಾಭ ರವ ಅತ್ಯಂತ ಯಶಸ್ವಿಯಾಗಿದ್ದಾರೆ ತಮಗೆ ಹೃದಯ ಪೂರ್ವಕ ಧನ್ಯವಾದಗಳು.

We were a group of 23 who visited omtara Kala kuteera.The main attraction of this resort is it's a heritage resort with lots of rich sculptures and one can get to know a lot about our mythology. Mr padmanabh was very helpful in explaining the stories about every sculpture very beautifully.The lunch served was excellent and the overall staff were very supportive.The guitarist was the main attraction.overall it's a great place to spend a day with a group.

We had the good fortune of visiting Omthara on the weekend. Words fail to describe this place. It's a museum of sorts dedicated to Sanathana Dharma. The house has six levels of wonderfully curated sculptures, paintings and statues depicting Indian culture. Our host patiently existing the themes and motifs of the sculptures. We also had a great lunch. I would definitely recommend this place for a day visit.

Excellent place to know about Hindu mythology.

Good

This place is beautiful and peaceful. It has some amazing sculptures and helps appreciate the beauty of the Hindu culture. Hope more people get to visit this place. The best way to find it is using the GPS coordiantes 13.035281,77.322838 . And the best approach is from the Bangalore-Hassan highway

Smart place

A beautiful collection of art which is very heartwarming.

Please visit Omthara - great place

Good place

A heavenly place On earth .Mr. Padmanabhan ,the manager, explained every thing in detail. The Sound & Light show of the epics was excellent.The food served was delcious . Every Bangalorean must visit Omthara Kala Kuteera

Superb sculpture

Awesome!!!

Very fantastic place to visit

Beautiful place but very costly, they charge 500 per person.

It is spellbinding. Situated in a serene atmosphere, we are transported to a different world. It is a great experience. Very good ambience. We had a wonderful time. We did not like to go back home. Such was the place. Great place for one day outing with family and friends. Lot of hard work has gone into this place. We should forget everything at that time of our visit and forget ourselves and enjoy the artworks. I have never seen anything like this in my life. Every inch is utilized to give us wonderful works of art. Even the steps leading to first floor and second floor is filled with artworks. We cannot see even a single place which is without artwork. No words are enough to show our gratitude.

I visited omthara kalkuteera. It was wonderful experience. One can learn lot ok about Hindu mythology and history. Was guided by staff and he explained everything in detail. Lunch was very tasty. Must visit with family. Children can learn alot.

We happened to visit this place accidentally, but nevertheless it was a splendid experience.. the art work on the canvas and the carvings on stones and wood by craftsman from Orissa, Andhra Pradesh and other parts of India was immense. The founder of the place brought his dream and love on art into reality very beautifully with lot of passion... the building has a history of 25yrs and 1 day is not enough to visualise the art. Not a single portion in the whole building is left blank. The musical room in which the avatars of Lord Vishnu was shown was like icing on the cake. It’s a 25 acre land with lush green plants and agricultural fields around. Excellent place for a day outing specially with family and friends.... Highly recommended to anyone Such places very near to a cosmopolitan city should be encouraged so that many visitors are attracted...

A good place to visit as a picnic spot for a day. A good experience appreciate the art work for the idols.

Very peaceful place.... Very happy ... Warm welcome by the host and the homely

OMTARA KALA KESHETRA The name itself creates a beautiful feelings. As DVG said "Shileyalla ee Gudiyu Kaleya beedu" meaning it is not just a stone structures but a place of art and architecture . The greenery surrounding the tall three storied building is a place which soothes one to serenity. Starting with Kashi passing through Ayodhya, Tirupathi, Chardham, Vrindavan and Meeru - what a lovely way to travel through these places, especially with a friendly welcoming guide like Mr.Srinivas. Every bit of stone is a piece of art which has its own story to reveal and take you back to Ramayana, Mahabharata and Bhagavatha times. My humble pranams to late Sri Anantharam Iyengar who single handedly made this project to introduce the Indian heritage and Indian artisans to the present generation. I thank Mrs.Anatharam Iyengar and her son for the hospitality and the concern shown in making the guests feel comfortable and happy Thank you once again the whole team of OMTARA KALA KESHETRA for a wonderful and memorable moments.

It was a great experience to see the sculptures and paintings of our Gods and Goddesses and was ably supported by the tour guide . The vision of one man to do something like this is awesome. Need atleast 6-7 hours to explore the whole concept leisurely. Food served was so great and delicious. Hospitality at its best.