Mention of a museum conjures up the picture of a building housing rare articles. But Hasta Shilpa Heritage Village Museum changes one’s notion of scale, with exhibits comprising life-size buildings, mainly traditional houses and shrines.
Located in the education hub of Manipal in Udupi district of Karnataka, the Hasta Shilpa Heritage Village is the brainchild of late Vijayanath Shenoy (1934-2017), a banker and resident of Udupi. Spread over seven acres on Manipal-Alevoor Road, the open air museum is a tribute to the rich construction tradition of the southern peninsula. Showcasing Indian heritage, culture, and artefacts, Hasta Shilpa is a museum of traditional houses, textiles, utensils, crafts, toys and furniture.
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