Open air theatre

Open Air Theatre                                         
 by Nithyashree

 A little heaven for mysorians…

 Ya, it’s like a little heaven for mysorians, especially for Mysore university students…open Air Theater is a spacious theatre of the university. This is the theatre located within the campus of Manasa gangothri in a serene environment of close to the Kukkarahalli Lake.

 The theatre was built in the year 1966, the then chief minister Mr.Nijalingappa laid the foundation for the theatre.The seating capacity of the theatre 10000 people…it was built in order to provide a right atmosphere and stage for students to showcase their talent, where cultural activities and programs for large gatherings could be held…The first program held here was its convocation. After that, it was made open to students and also for others for their functions…Till now, thousands of programs has been taken place in this theatre like ‘kannadawe satya kannadawe nitya,’ poets’ meet’ and several felicitation programs and also government related function takes place here but not frequently..’

This I not only a stage for Mysore University students but also for Others.The University gives permission for outside people for various functions by fixing some rent..Usually in the time of Dasara, its related programs take place here. Recently in the month of October (2011) Yuva sambrama function had been take place. Students from different universities performed in this stage. “It’s a good fortune for us to perform in this beautiful open air theatre” they said…

                                                                                                       

                                                                   Photo by S.yogendra.

Image of Yuva sambrama program, which was held at open air theatre of Mansasa Gangothri during Dasara festival.

Apart from these, OAT has become a testimony for students’ sweet moments. Students’ studying in mansagangothri here says that “the OAT has a wonderful environment, we used to celebrate all our friends birthday here itself, and also it’s a good place for chatting when we are free”. The students here use the stage for rehearsal and practice purpose also. Beyond Gallery, all around there are wonderful looking flowering trees with beautiful natural surroundings which give a nice feeling…So, its like heaven where we can have peace and joy..