Things to explore
Madhuri D. Desai Gallery-Largest head of Buddha, the earliest cult image of Lord Rama, a rare figure of Matrika Indrani, the Adinath bronze image and the Jaina bronze images from Ghogha. Besides this, it also has Chola Sculptures from Tamil Nadu.
Muni Punyavijayaji Gallery-It has a collection of wooden book covers (patli) created for palm leaf manuscripts. It has paintings in Gujarati Jaina style The Jaina pilgrimage painting on cloth made in 1433 at Champaner (Gujarat) is the earliest of all. Also, it has the earliest painted paper manuscript of the Shantinath Charitra which is officially recognised as a global treasure by UNESCO.
Kasturbhai Lalbhai Collection of Indian Drawings-It has over 1855 Indian drawings and unfinished paintings. Initially the collection was formed 1000 years ago. It represents the old school of miniature paintings. The Ramayana and many other themes are represented through these paintings.Some other paths for exploration include, The Gopi-Anand Bead Work Collection, Arvind Lalbhai Collection and Priyakant T. Munshaw Gallery of Coinage.
How to Reach Lalbhai Dalpatbhai Museum
It is located Opposite Gujarat University, Navarangpura, therefore, has an easy access to rickshaws, buses and taxis.
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Tips
Photography is not permitted inside the museum.
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