Karnatak Science College Dharwad

Srijana Rangmandir

The “State of the Art” auditorium was donated by an alumnus of KSCD, Dr. Nandan Nilekani and his wife Smt. Rohini Nilekani by investing INR 3.5 crores. Dr. Annaji Rao Shirur Auditorium started functioning from February 2002, and it was built at a cost of three crore and twenty lakh rupees. The main auditorium is built over an area of 2100 square meters , the the built-up area of the Generator room and supporting connections is 225 square meters. There are a total of 530 seats (accommodation capacity) in the Srijina Auditorium, with the area of the stage being 13.5 m × 13 m. On this stage, there is a possibility of bringing large animals like elephants, horses and chariots on stage, if needed. There are spacious side wings for the stage, to keep the necessary items,.

There are separate green rooms for males and females. There is also a huge hall, for practise. There is a separate entry (and seats) for the convenience of physically handicapped people. For children and their mother, there is a quiet room, from which they can watch the program. As the stage is very close to the front row of seats, a feeling of “Intimate Theatre” occurs for the audience occupying these chairs.

As one enters the auditorium through the main door, on both side there are huge “Art Galleries” . These are suitable for the display of paintings. Also, book exhibitions can be arranged here. Suitable lighting arrangements can be made. In case of conferences and seminars being conducted, the poster presentations as well as exhibition of instruments can be arranged here.

After entering the main auditorium, as one comes out of the main building through the side doors, there is a cafeteria where provision can be made for the supply of tea, coffee and meals (food), if necessary. Attached to this, there is an open air theatre with provision for using lighting and sound system. Utilizing this open air theatre, cultural programs can be held in the lap of nature.

Thus, Srijina Rangamandir is not only an asset of KCD or KUD, but an asset of Dharwad and the entire Karnataka. It is managed by a trust. Those who desire to make use of this facility on payment basis can contact the following person.

Mr. Satish Satyanarayana; Mobile number: 9986149902