Since 1940
Welcome to Dhondphale Kala Niketan
M/S. Dhodphale Kala Niketan (DKN) was founded by Mr. Naresh Dhondphale the head of Dhondphale family in 1941. DKN's was modest beginning which started mainly by making of lord Ganapati idols for the Pune's Ganapati festival. Today it is managed by his son and grandsons who are proficient in the varied branches of arts. Incidentlly this makes DKN a unique art studio by third generation artists. 

Through out DKN's journey emphasis has always been led on quality of art rather than quantity. Application of good quality innovative materials, eye for details, representation of expression has gained DKN a respect amongst Pune's art circle. DKN also has few firsts like Application of environmental friendly paper pulp, epoxy resin and imitation marble for making various statues. The pioneers in Pune to use these mediums. 

Some of DKN's recent accomplishments are… 
  • Nine feet bronze statue of FIELD MARTIAL S.H.F.J. SAM MANEKSHAW at Southern Command H. Q. PUNE.
  • Life size bust in bronze of General ArunKumar Vaidya at 'Gen. ArunKumar Vaidya Smarak', Pune. Which has been declared as NATIONAL MONUMENT.
  • 3 Bust in bronze of field martial at Indian Embassy, Katmandu and 2 in different stations of army in Nepal
  • 8' 6" x 6' Mural showing procession of Sadguru Shri Sai baba along with devotees in FRP at the Hotel Murali in SHIRDI near Dwarkamai.
  • Two Life size statues of Swami Gitanandaji Maharaj and Lord Krishna (Laddoo Gopalji) at Krishna Kripa Dham, VRINDAWAN, MATHURA.
  • Life size Bronze statue of Chatrapati Shri Shivaji Maharaj at KARAD.
  • Shri Parshuram statue at the Agni Hotra Mandal, NEW JERSEY, AMERICA.
  • 20' x 10' carved mural in SIPOREX depicting the progress of Padmshri Vikhe Patil Engineering College, at PRAVARANAGAR, LONI.
  • 17' X 5' carved mural in SIPOREX depicting Palkhi Procession of sant Dyaneshwar Maharaj, at NASIK.
  • Life size Bronz bust of Mrs.Tehmi Grant at Cancer Resurch Center of Rubi Hall hospital, Pune.
  • Swami Prabhupada, life size in Imitation Marble, ISKON, DHULE.
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