Triveni Kala Sangam
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Getting there
Nearest: Mandi House (Blue and Violet Lines), ~6 min walk
Capacity and website
Capacity: Triveni Auditorium: 159 seats; open-air amphitheatre: 200; Lecture Hall: 45
Upcoming at Triveni Kala Sangam
TodayFriday 30 October
Monday16 November
Saturday21 November
Saturday28 November
Still running
About Triveni Kala Sangam
Triveni Kala Sangam, at 205 Tansen Marg between the Mandi House roundabout and Bengali Market, is an arts centre that teaches and shows many art forms. The dancer Sundari K. Shridharani founded it in 1950, and its name means 'confluence of the arts'. Its building, one of architect Joseph Allen Stein's first in India, opened on 3 March 1963 and is known for its courtyards and jali screens. Triveni teaches dance, music, art and theatre in the guru–shishya tradition. Exhibitions fill the Shridharani Gallery, the Triveni Gallery and the Sculpture Court, along with commercial galleries such as Art Heritage, founded in 1977 by Roshen Alkazi, and Art Pilgrim. Performances, talks and screenings take place in the 159-seat Triveni Auditorium and the 200-seat open-air amphitheatre. Triveni keeps most of its events and exhibitions free and open to the public.
Tips before you go
- Most exhibitions and events are free and open to all, so you can drop in between shows at Mandi House.
- Allow time to see everything: the Shridharani and Triveni galleries, Art Heritage, Art Pilgrim, Gallerie Nvya and the Sculpture Court are all in one complex.
- Triveni's terrace café has been a meeting place for artists and students for decades and is good for tea and a snack.
- Triveni also runs dance, music, art and theatre classes, workshops and the Chalo Bachpan children's art festival. Contact the centre for admissions.
Frequently asked questions
Is entry to Triveni Kala Sangam free?
Mostly, yes. Triveni says it keeps most of its events and exhibitions free and open to the public.
What is the nearest metro station to Triveni Kala Sangam?
Mandi House on the Blue and Violet Lines, about 400 m or a 6-minute walk along Tansen Marg.
Who designed the Triveni building?
The American architect Joseph Allen Stein, who also designed the India International Centre and India Habitat Centre. It opened in 1963.
What performance spaces does Triveni have?
The air-conditioned Triveni Auditorium with 159 seats, an open-air amphitheatre for about 200, and a 45-seat Lecture Hall for talks.
Around Mandi House
Mandi House is Delhi's theatre district. Within a few hundred metres of the Mandi House roundabout are Kamani Auditorium, the Shri Ram Centre for Performing Arts, the National School of Drama's stages at Bahawalpur House
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