Shilparamam Jathara is an arts and

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s village and Sculpture park located in

Madhurawada Madhurawada is a major business and residential area of Visakhapatnam in the state of Andhra Pradesh. It is located on the Visakhapatnam-Vizianagaram stretch of National Highway 16 around 16 km from the city center of Visakhapatnam. This region ...

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. The village was conceived with an idea to create an environment for the preservation of traditional crafts. There are ethnic festivals throughout the year. Shilparamam was founded in the year 2009 by the state government. It is situated a few kilometers from the city of

. Sprawling over of land in the

, Shilparamam's main purpose is to show traditional culture to the wider population. Shilparamam is located in beautiful natural conditions area sculpted with woodwork, jewelry, clothes and local crafts of each region of the country. Most of the artwork showcased comes from rural areas.

Main Attractions

Stalls

There are 36 stalls. Each stall provides a variety of traditional produce.

Jogging Track

A jogging track is also available and it is useful for morning walkers because it has a lush green environment.

Bird Enclosure

One of the major attractions is the Bird Enclosure with different type of birds, including Indian and international birds.

Amphitheatre

Amphitheater has a total capacity of 1000 members. There are many cultural activities conducted at the amphitheater.

Sculpture Park

The Sculpture Park is one of the main attraction of Shilparamam. It showcases artists' handmade sculptures.

Night Bazaar

A night bazaar was developed in 2014. It allows visitors to shop for food and entertainment.

Photo gallery

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References

External links

* {{Visakhapatnam Museums in Andhra Pradesh Tourist attractions in Visakhapatnam Indian handicrafts Buildings and structures in Visakhapatnam 2009 establishments in Andhra Pradesh Museums established in 2009