Bhartiya Nritya Kala Mandir

Bhartiya Nritya Kala Mandir is a museum in Patna given over to the traditional arts of India. Its galleries gather objects made from many materials and for many uses, offering a broad survey of the country's craft and artistic traditions in one building.

The displays run from fine terracotta pieces and carved stone sculpture to old jewellery and musical instruments. Separate sections are devoted to folk art and to textiles, highlighting the creative output of the region around Patna and the skills handed down there.