Thakarwadi Tribal Museum / Puppet Museum — Attraction in Maharashtra

Mr. Masge and his family were very kind and welcoming. The host had in depth knowledge about the Thakar community, their versatile folk arts and performing arts including various songs and theatre forms and puppet shows. There is also a well curated agriculture museum with ancient implements. The Folk culture museum has various figurines of deities, various performing arts such as Radha nritya, pothraj, baithakicha powada, pangalcha bail. We were amazed about the way the items have been curated as a personal museum. The ambience is wonderful with murals of Ramayan through folk art. It's a well-maintained curation in an AC premises and comprehensive collection from the family...

When I visited this place I am so much surprised with the large and very old beautiful collection of our old heritage and traditional culture. The Puppets made by Artist Krishna Masge is superb. One of the best Museum I have ever seen. After seeing full museum I mate my art College friend from Sir JJ school of art Mr. Krishna Masge. That time I was supper happy to meet someone who really deserve all kinds of appreciation. He had developed this entire museum in such a beautiful way. Really Happy for you my dear friend. Masge family is so kind. Sanskar Mpasge the boy who explained everything is so brilliant. Thank you so much 🙏🏻😘 Must visit place in Kudal....

As the world is evolving, lifestyles are changing. But to make us aware of the lost lifestyle of Adiwasi people in Konkan region, Shri Ganpat Masge, started this museum and his family members support him. This family introduces us to how the Thakar community people were living, their musical instruments, clothes etc. Do not miss the demo of musical instruments. Its fascinating and beyond imagination. I wont say much but will recommend all to visit this place to experience it. There is a nominal ticket which helps them in upkeeping of the museum. A place worth visiting and do support them by visiting and shopping in the...