Library, Rooftop Cafe & Art Gallery: It's All New At Shantiniketan

The very mentioning of Shantiniketan brings the celestial compositions of Rabindranath Tagore, the traditional style of learning and an art-enriched environment. Recently, the abode of learning just got better with a huge library, a shining art gallery and guess what? A Rooftop Cafe!

Gurudev's idea of Shantiniketan was to be a centre of cultural and social artwork wherein theologists and influencers and learners might organize a parliament of creativity. No wonder, the attraction of India's first Nobel Laureate attracts thousands of students and tourists every month. To reconcile the westernization and give Shantiniketan a splash of rejuvenation, the place got a touché peaceful dining in the air

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The country's biggest cultural and educational hub finally welcomes an all-new art gallery. The two art galleries consist of at least 3 generations of Modern Bengali Renaissance artwork and artisanal exhibitions. There is also a huge library inaugurated which contains stocks of books on arts, classical music, Indian art and Modern art and culture

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What's really amazing is that this art gallery has a rooftop cafe which gives you a fantastic aerial view of the entire Bolpur village and Shantiniketan. The art exhibitions and interaction between different artists give a drastic decorum to the place. Standing right in front of the Gitanjali Cultural Complex, the place has already lit and attracted artists from all over the country. 

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So while you marvel at the extraordinary stroke of mind and the genius creations, you can have a platter of delicious food as well. Evidently, Shantiniketan is evolving to sync with the modern mind and give the youth a reminder of great Indian culture in their own sweet and beautiful taste. 

Where: In front of Gitanjali Cultural Complex

Cost for two: Rs 700

What else: A library, art gallery and Exhibition Room



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