Museum in Madhya Pradesh

Madhya Pradesh is one of the states of India which is famous for its possession of archaeological and historical heritage. The Museums of Madhya Pradesh put on display some of the most significant objects of the past. The Madhya Pradesh museums have also been praised all over the country for outstandingly preserving the work of art dating back to the 1st century. The state of Madhya Pradesh has been ruled by several dynasties and all these dynasties have left behind a portion of their culture and royalty earthed in the soil. All these are now some of the most valuable items in order to get an insight into the past. There are several museums in Madhya Pradesh which are constructed on the sites of excavation.

One of the major Madhya Pradesh museums is the Central Museum in Bhopal. It has recently become one of the frequently-visited tourist hubs in India. This museum, in the best possible manner, has been able to put on display the elegance and liveliness of local sculptures and the artisans who served their whole life in making different masterpieces of art. This museum, along with local antiquities also possesses rare works of art from all parts of Madhya Pradesh. The Central Museum in Bhopal was founded in the year 1949 and from that day it is tirelessly putting efforts to uplift the raw talents by offering then the perfect platform to stand and deliver their exclusive artworks. The valued articles which are attracting the masses are the ivory toys, metal works, woodcarvings, and statues of several deities which portray the superior works of Indian artisans. There are also paintings narrating vivid stories, dazzling handloom works, needle-works and a number of other valuable handicrafts. A visit to the Central Museum of Bhopal is like a journey towards the glorious past where one will get to venture into the traditional and cultural inheritance possessed by India. This Museum is open for visitors from 10:30 A.M to 05:00 P.M except on public holidays and Sundays.

Archaeological Survey of India, the body which c archaeological carries out research, founded theArchaeological Museum at Khajuraho in the year, 1967. The museum possesses an outstanding collection of famous sculptures of Khajuraho known all over the world. This museum in Madhya Pradesh holds some of the prominent sculptures which represent the art of Jain, Brahmanical and Buddhist faiths. The main hall and the five large and wide galleries of this museum possess all the works of art, which are displayed in a very delicate manner. The work of art of Khajuraho belonged to the Chandela dynasty, which have overcome the bending sickles of time. During the British rule, WE Jardine, the political agent of Bundelkhand at that time, assembled the work of art from the temple complex and put on show in an enclosure close to the temples of western group in the year 1910. This museum got its name as the Jardine Museum which was beautifully modified by the Archaeological Survey of India and given the name of the Archaeological Museum, Khajuraho.

The architectural panels, sculpture and friezes present in the Archaeological Museum, Khajuraho are from the 10th and 12th century. The temple architecture portrays the Jain and Brahmanical influence. The figure of the seated Buddha is one of the prominent piece of work to seen in the museum. The museum possesses an assortment of 2000 or more outstanding Indian sculptures. Some of them include the amazing Hari-Haro, the idol of the Jain goddess Ambika, a massive image Nritta Gansha, the image of Uma-Maheshwara, the lain sasana-devi, the Narasimha, the four-headed Vishnu, Vaikuntha, Varaha and Hayagrim idols.

Birla Museum

This museum gives to us the entire history of Madhya Pradesh under one roof. The collection in the museum ranges from prehistoric age to the present. You will find tools and instruments of Paleolithic and Neolithic age. The best attraction of the museum is the scale model of Bhimbetka caves with the prehistoric paintings on the walls. Other items on display are the terracotta items of 6th and 13th century, rare manuscripts, and coins. The museum is closed on Mondays and on all government holidays. You can visit the museum between 9 AM and 5 PM.