Chitralaya is an art gallery-cum-museum located in the premises of the Besant Theosophical College in Madanapalle. The college is one of the oldest colleges in the Rayalseema region of Andhra Pradesh [1]. The museum, established in 1920 by Dr. James H. Cousins [2], houses artefacts such as Southern India paintings and sculptures, copies of Ajanta frescoes and wall paintings from the Cochin state [3]. The museum also has an excellent library and film shows and lectures are conducted after college hours at 1800 hrs [4].
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Museum administered by
Private Organization
Updated
1. ‘Besant Theosophical College’. Accessed May 18, 2021. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Besant_Theosophical_College
2. Chronology of Besant Theosophical College. Accessed May 18, 2021. http://btcollege.org/page18.html
3. Nicholls & Hudson, ed., The Directory of Museums & Living Displays, 490
4. ‘Chitralaya’, 2015. Accessed May 18, 2021. https://www.india9.com/i9show/Chitralaya-28604.htm
Quick Facts
Address:
Besant Theosophical College, Besant Hall, Giri Rao Street, Madanapalle, Andhra Pradesh - 517325
Visiting Time:
Monday: 10:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tuesday: 10:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wednesday: 10:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thursday: 10:00 am - 4:30 pm
Friday: 10:00 am - 4:30 pm
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Closed from 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm
Phone:
+91-8571224855Entry Fees:
Entry is free.
Established:
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