Sudarshan Craft Museum | Museum in Odisha

About Sudarshan Craft Museum:

Sudarshan Craft Museum is situated at the Station Road in Puri of Odisha. This museum is small but houses some of the most beautiful sculptures developed by non-traditional artists of Odisha. This Museum was started by Sudarshan Sahoo, a famous non-traditional sculptor who received the Padma Shri from Govt of India. They also have a small showcase room and have some amazing work. They have a Bhagwadgita Wooden chariot and all the works which is mind blowing. They have metal figurines, stone carvings too for sale. Art lovers and visitors from all over the world have appreciated this endeavor.

Location information Sudarshan Craft Museum:

It is located Station Rd, Puri, and Odisha 752002.

Climate/Weather in Sudarshan Craft Museum:

History of Sudarshan Craft Museum:

After completing the decoration of the stupa in Japan, Mr. Sudarshan Sahu returned to Puri and established Sudarshan Crafts Museum in 1977 on the eastern city of Puri, Orissa Station Road. There was a new and unique concept at the time of some contemporary artists and attacks. In the past, this center has developed many sculptures from non-traditional families, which helped the orthodox artistic society to work better. In the shore, training, residential facilities, Japanese style, library, showroom and workshop, a Buddhist temple was added for the convenience of visitors and artists. For a long time, it has been exporting to the intervention countries and it has been recognized by the government.

Languages in Sudarshan Craft Museum:

• Odia
• Hindi
• English
• Bengali

You can see and find near Sudarshan Craft Museum:

• You can see shore, training, residential facilities, Japanese style, library, showroom and workshop, a Buddhist temple was added for the convenience of visitors and artists.
• You can find many sculptures from non-traditional families, which helped the orthodox artistic society.

How to reach Sudarshan Craft Museum ?

Flight - You can a get flight to Bhubaneswar Airport.
Railways - Bhubaneswar Railway Station is nearest Railhead.
Bus - State Government buses available.
Other Ways - Odisha State Road Transport Corporation (OSRTC) and Taxi.

Nearest Visiting places from Sudarshan Craft Museum:

• Lakshmi Temple - It is a very important temple because of the beliefs surrounding the history of this structure located near the Jagannath temple. It is believed that the marriage of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati was done on the sixth day of the fortnight of Jyeshtha and she was invited by Goddess Lakshmi to this temple.
  
• Jagannath temple - The Jagannath temple is a devotional journey of Puri, which is famous all over the world and attracts maximum tourists. This is a wonderful temple with amazing architects. Three Gods, Lord Jagannath, Devi Subhadra, and Lord Balabhadra are inside the main dome.
  
• Puri Beach - Puri beach is the beach in the city of Puri in Odisha state of India. It is on the banks of Bay of Bengal, it is known for being a tourist attraction and a Hindu holy place.
  
• Gundicha Temple - The Gundicha temple most important sanctuary of the Lord Jagannath and it is stands in the centre of a beautiful garden, surrounded by compound walls on all sides. The abode to Jagannath, Balabhadra and Subhadra.
  
• Raghurajpur - This artisans village every household has a painter and you can see lavishly painted, the age-old tradition paintings on canvas, skill and other varieties like Pattachitra, papiermache, masks, stone idols, sculptures, wooden idols and toys and etc.
  
• Sakhigopal - It is Situated 17 kilometers away from Puri, ahead of Chandanpur, Sakhigopal, also known as Sakhigopal Satyabadi - is famous for the temple of Lord Krishna.
• Konark - From Puri, Konark Temple is one of the journey of the World Heritage Memorial at a distance of 35 kilometers on the Marine Drive. While driving, you can enjoy the natural beauty of Marine Drive Konark. On the way, there are some beautiful places with the temple, like Bellevard and Ramchandi.

Nearest Petrol Pump near by Sudarshan Craft Museum:

• Bharat Gas
  Jagannath Sadak; Odisha 752012; India phone:
  1800 233 3555
  2.4 KM distance
  
• Bharat Petrol Pump
  NH203; Odisha 752012; India phone:
  3.1 KM distance
  
• Hindustan Petrol Pump
  Jagannath Sadak; Odisha 752014; India phone:
  3.5 KM distance
  
• HP PETROL PUMP - ADHOC BIMALA FILLING STATION
  At/po: Sakhigopal NH-203; Sakhigopal; Bhubaneswar; Odisha 752014; India phone:
  090400 45524
  4.6 KM distance
  
• Indian Oil Pump
  Raghurajpur; Odisha 752002; India phone:
  4.8 KM distance
  
• Bata Mangala Petrol Pump
  Puri; Odisha 751002; India phone:
  6.6 KM distance

Hotels/Lodge/Accommodation near by Sudarshan Craft Museum:

• Hotel Golden Dust
  Add: New Marine Drive Road | On Sea Beach, Puri 752001, India
  Distance: 4.3 km from Sudarshan Craft Museum
• Ananya Resorts
  Add: VIP Road | 12/411, Bankimuhan, Puri 752002, India
  Distance: 0.4 km from Sudarshan Craft Museum
• Chanakya BNR Hotel
  Add: Chakratritha Road, Puri 752002, India
  Distance: 0.5 km from Sudarshan Craft Museum
• Sagar Tarang Residency
  Add: Chakra Tirtha Road, near Youth Hostel and Urban Haat, Puri 752002, India
  Distance: 0.5 km from Sudarshan Craft Museum
• Hotel Shakti International
  Add: V I P Road | 200 mtrs from Private Sea Beach, Puri 752001, India
  Distance: 0.6 km from Sudarshan Craft Museum
• Pramod Convention & Club Resort
  Add: Chandi Road, Cuttack 753008, India
  Distance: 0.6 km from Sudarshan Craft Museum
• MAYFAIR Waves
  Add: Chakratirtha Road | Plot No 122, 124, 125, Puri 752002, India
  Distance: 0.7 km from Sudarshan Craft Museum
• Nayak Beach Resort
  Add: Model Beach | Sea Beach, C.T. Road, Puri 752002, India
  Distance: 0.7 km from Sudarshan Craft Museum
  

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Tips & Suggestions for Sudarshan Craft Museum:

Best time to visit November to March.

Help Line/Phone Number in Sudarshan Craft Museum:

• Police Station Town
  Contact - 06752 222039
• Local Police Station
  Contact - 100
• Railway Enquiry
  Contact - 06752 226717
• Elder Person Help Line
  Contact - 1090
• Women Help Line
  Contact - 1091
• Children Help Line
  Contact - 1098
• Coastal Security Help Line
  Contact - 1093
  
• Fire Help Line
  Contact - 101
• Ambulance Help Line
  Contact - 108
• Janani Ambulance Help Line
  Contact - 102