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The museum has a spectacular collection of more than 6,500 unique folklore exhibits. The museum exhibits have been organized in systematic order according to the folk art forms. The gallery is divided into wings for folklore, large dolls, folklife, literature and art.
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has instruments used by farmers, blacksmiths, goldsmiths, boatmen, fishermen, potters, cobblers and other artisans. It also includes household items like lamps, weapons, agriculture implements, cooking utensils, measures,
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brought material from all over Karnataka to increase the museum's collection. As a folklore museum it not only showcases items but also elements of music, dance and drama.
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Mansion. Since its foundation the University of Mysore has contributed to study of folklore, and the museum has been developed to its present level by scholars such as
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The folklore museum that contains representative collections of art and crafts from all over Karnataka. The museum was founded in 1968. It is located in the
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Masks, puppets, leather dolls, sawdust dolls from various parts of Karnataka, in which regional and historical influences can be perceived.
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has statues and large dolls used in dances which include Soma, Talebhutha, Kaibhutha, Maari, and Gadi Maari.
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of the Tatwa Pada singers, string instrument of the Nilagaras falls. Percussion instruments include
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Folk deities, ceremonial headwear, religious objects, village deities like Soma and Bhutha.
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Collection of figures, representing gods, kings, queens, gods, hermits and soldiers.
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The Folklore Museum is located in the Jayalakshmi Vilas Mansion
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which exhibits folk art and crafts from all over the state of
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crown from Kugala Balli village in North Karnataka.
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Folklore Museum (Mysuru) is located in Karnataka
Jayalakshmi Vilas
Mysore
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12°18′49″N 76°37′20″E / 12.313651°N 76.622322°E / 12.313651; 76.622322
Mysore
India
museum
Karnataka
University of Mysore
Jayalakshmi Vilas
P.R.Thippeswamy
P.R.Thippeswamy
Yakshagana
Hanuman
Kathakali
Kerala
Andhra Pradesh

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