Kalakshetra or 'Temple of Art' is located beyond Elliot's beach and was founded in 1936 by Rukmini Devi Arundale to train, encourage and revive interest in bharatanatyam, the classical dance form of the state. This institution is among the finest of its kind in the country and is run on the ancient gurukulam system.The institution is devoted to the revival of traditional dance, textile designing, and weaving which are taught in naturally harmonious environment.