1.Mahadwara
A massive main door 'Mahadwara', which measures twenty feet adorned with horns, trumpets and Harige, Nandidwajas made of brass standing on either side of the entrance path towering to a height of twenty six feet extend a warm welcome to the visitors.
The life of the village folks full of hard work is not without beauty and elegance. This museum displays articles of daily use employed by the rural people in their daily life which includes huge storage bins for storing grains, pots and utensils used in cooking, aricles made of wood and iron used in animal husbandry, agricultural implements. In general, the orderly display with proper informative labels give a clear picture of the rural life to the spectators. In front of Lokamata Mandira. is a life-size statue of the founder Shri. Nadoja H.L.Nagegowda, the creator of the beautiful folk cosmos "janapadaloka"
2.Lokamata Mandir
This museum displays articles of daily use employed by the
rural people in their daily life which includes huge storage bins for storing
grains, pots and utensils used in cooking, articles made of wood and iron used in animal husbandry, agricultural implements. The museum showcases a clear picture of rural life to the spectators.
3.Chitra kuteera
Number of attractive black and white and colour pictures exhibited in Chitra kuteera bring alive the festivals, fairs, arts and customs of our karnataka before our eyes. Many photographs taken while Sri. Nagegoda was engaged in establishing janapadaloka,while recording folk music, video recording and collecting folk artifacts and personal articles, manuscripts, awards received by him are also exhibited here. Photographs of tribal people, masks of Tenkutittu Yakshagana form, and folk theatre attracts the attention of the visitors.
4. Loka Mahal
This is a spacious two storeyed building. In the ground floor there are life size dolls dressed as Mudalapaya Yakshagana artists, coorgi couple, Dasayya and Goravayya – village characters, pied piper, Halakki vokaaligas - who perform dances of nomadic tribe and harvest dances. The other rarities that find a place here are various arms and weapons, the articles used in wedding ceremony, weights and measures of yester years, ritual items used while performing pooja and lastly a few items from the kitchen. The ground floor which is named as Boothada Gallery meaning Ghosts gallery we find life size idols of ghosts made of wood and stone.
The first floor has a well collected exhibition of various folk instruments.
6. Shilpamala
A large collection of stones arranged in Shilpamala are not just ordinary stones of the present day but memorial stones dating back to a period more than four hundred years. These are all inscripted stones which were installed in honour brave people for their achievements. These are identified as Veeragallu - in honour of a war hero, Sathikalllu - in honour of a faithful wife and Gokallu - in honour of a beloved cow. Besides these there are many idols of worship which had been abandoned and lying in ruins in different parts of karnataka. These have been collected and preserved and displayed here with serenity. Behind the shilpamala there is a temple of Ganesha - built in a typical village style. The whole atmosphere makes the visitors feel one with the nature.
5.Loka Siri
This is a spacious two storied building. In the ground floor there are life size dolls called Gardi Gombe coorgi couple, Dasayya and Goravayya - village characters, pied piper, Halakki vokaaligas- who perform dances of nomadic tribe and harvest dances. The first floor has a well collected exhibition of various folk instruments. Special dolls made for folk theater -Togalu gombegalu or leather puppets, string puppets, Ganjeefa art
pieces(playing cards), children's playthings, Soma and Harige and other masks exhibited here capture the interest of the visitors.
7. Aayagararamala
This is an exhibition of tools of rural vocations like pottery and smithy, sugarcane juice extractor made of wood, oil extractor, Kottana- rice pounding equipment, tools used in agriculture, nets and boats used in fishery and other things. The other exhibits are weapons used in hunting, a bullock cart, special cart –sarotu, a chariot and a palanquin decorated with beads. To complete the scene a beautiful village house is built in Aayagararamala.
8. Dodda Mane
A house having twelve pillars and a open central court yard.. Around the central courtyards are rooms and large halls which serve as dormetaries for visiting folk artists.It is also hired by public and organizations for conducting marriages, seminars, workshops. Adjascent to the main house is a community kitchen to fecilitate large scale cooking. Nearby is the toilet fecility for both men and women. Schools, colleges and institutions can comfortably arrange short term or long term resident workshops, seminars, summer camps, as it has the necessary infrastructure.The house has a big hall and a beautifully maintained lawn. It has the facilities to accommodate Janapada artists. Adjacent to Doddamane is a kitchen, bath rooms and toilets. Schools, colleges and institutions can comfortably arrange short term or long term workshops, camps and seminars here since Doddamane has all the necessary infrastructure.
9. Loka Sarovara
There is a beautiful artificial lake - Loka sarovara inside the enchanting surroundings of Janapada Loka covering an area of approximately one acre. The children can have the pleasure of going around this pure water lake in the peddle boats arranged for the purpose.
10.Giri Jana Loka
The Tribal Village, a recent addition to Janapada Loka, was inaugurated with great enthusiasm. This village within the museum complex offers a captivating insight into the rich and diverse tribal cultures of Karnataka. Through meticulously recreated environments and lifelike displays, visitors can now experience the traditional lifestyles, rituals, artistry, and daily activities of various tribal communities. The Tribal Village marks a significant step towards preserving and showcasing the invaluable cultural heritage of these indigenous communities, providing visitors with an immersive and educational experience that fosters appreciation and understanding of their way of life. The Tribal Village consists of Halakki- Vokkaliga, Gowli, Kudiya Male Kudiya, Gonda, and Jenukuruba communities.
11.Open air theatre
An impressive and big open air theatre built in Greek style with a capacity to hold 800 persons at a time. The theatre comes alive with programmes of folk artforms on every sunday.. Adjacent to it is a well equipped green room. The theatre has received applause from none other than Late B.V Karantha, the best director of theatre arts that India has produced.
12. Videoscope theatre
A videoscope theatre which is behind the open air theatre is well equipped and provides all the facilities like big screen and comfortable seats to view videos of folk artforms,culture and documentaries.
