Karnataka Meuseums & Art Galleries Travel Experience
The museum and art gallery in Karnataka houses the centuries old remains when Chalukyas, Vijayanagra, Mughals and Britishers ruled this city. Even though centuries have passed away but still these past remains and historical monuments look fresh, as if they have been newly excavated. Over the past centuries Indian civilization has achieved a major breakthrough. Various dynasties have left innumerable impressions of their rich heritage in the forms of coins, ornaments, temples, forts, and other important artifacts. These museums and art galleries standing in complete pride are the beacons representing the true essence of India. The museums and art galleries of Karnataka are as follows:
The Architectural Museum of Karnataka: Sculptures, porcelain artifacts, armory, manuscripts, and carpets prevalent during the Adil Shah dynasty can be traced here. Controlled by the archeological department, the mounuments are mute evidences to the glory of Chalukyas, Aihole and Badami dynasties.
Museum in Mysore University: The Museum in Mysore university campus houses more than 6500 folk fore articles. One of its unique kinds in Asia, this museum has the collection of various folk articles. The traditional masks, coins, wooden handicrafts, gold ornaments and various paintings are amongst the common finds at this museum in Karnataka.
Janapada Loka: Janapada Loka was once the home of intellectual laureate Jnanpith. This museum has research center, library and an auditorium. Located 53 km on the Bangalore Mysore highway, this museum is a 15 acre complex displaying 5300 art folks. Face masks, traditional home gadgets, equipments, paintings and murals are on display at this museum.
Sculpture Gallery: An extra ordinary collection of art works from different dynatsies can be observed at Sculpture Gallery. The museum remains closed on Fridays. Located 5 kms away from Sidlinapadi, the gallery is adorned with Shiva temple which moves few stairs ahead inside the main precincts. The visitors can view the scriptures dating back to the past Badami, Pattadkal and Aihole dynasties. Timings: 10.00 am to 5.00 pm Daily.
Keladi Museum: Nestled next to the Rameshwara Temple in Keladi in Sagar taluk of Shimoga District, the Keladi Museum is a rich repository of copper inscriptions, palm leaves, coins and several interesting antiques of the Keladi period. Recovered idols of the Hoysala and Chalukya periods, from the early 16th century to the late 18th century are displayed here. Timings: 9.00 am to 5.00 pm Open from Monday to Friday
Sri Jayachamarajendra Art Gallery: The Art Gallery in Jaganmohan Palace in Mysore has a unique collection of ceramics, sandalwood, ivory, stone, antique furniture and musical instruments. Paintings by reputed artists like Raja Ravi Varma and Roerich, as well as traditional Mysore gold leaf paintings, are on display. Timings: 8.30 am to 5.30 pm Open on all days Tariff: Adults-Rs.20,
Shashvati: is enchanting museum in NMKRV College, Bangalore, is the brainchild of the late Dr CN Mangala, its former Principal. The over 5000 items on display echo thousands of different stories of the past, present and future work of Indian women. Exhibited in various forms of art and craft are the aspirations and achievements of women. Artefacts from the 18th and 19th century rub shoulders with one another, giving us a unique glimpse of the lives of ordinary women.
Timings: 10.00 am to 4.00 pm
Open: Monday to Friday and Saturdays from 10.00 am to 1.30 pm
Closed: Sundays and Government Holidays
Manjusha Museum: The museum houses a wide range of objects, including ancient scripts on palm leaves, silver jewellery, religious objects including bells, and bronzes, as well as household goods such as sewing machines, spectacles, typewriters and cameras. Timings: 6.30 am to 1.00 pm and 7.00 pm to 8.00 pm Daily
Vijaynath Museum: The house of Vijayanath Shenoy is a small museum displaying household objects in a typical architectural setting. His mission is to identify heritage houses on the verge of being dismantled or destroyed, and buy and reassemble them to create a Heritage Village. Located 3km from Udupi town, it is a magnificent sight and a place of pilgrimage for art lovers, architects, historians, heritage buffs, engineers and scores of others. Today, his collections include beautifully carved wooden pillars, tables, chairs, coffee tables and artefacts with heritage value. Visit the Heritage Village to experience the single minded dedication of Vijayanath Shenoy.
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