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Those
interested in historical perspectives, there are number
of museums in all major cities of the country that details
the history of that region. In New Delhi - National Museum,
Terracotta figures on display take you back to the 5th and
6th Century BC. Also on view are some exquisite swords of
the Mughal period. An another museum in Delhi is Craft Museum
with its display of folk art. This museum is also venue
of exhibition on textiles and wooden sculptures of coastal
India. Some of the most astonishing exhibits on display
are in the museums of Rajasthan start off with the state
capital Jaipur's City Palace, an exhibit by itself. Housed
within it are memorabilia of the royal house, much akin
to the collections in other museums situated in the various
ernst while royal capitals: Bikaner, Jodhpur, Jaisalmer,
Alwar and Bundi.
But
perhaps the most stunning exhibits are housed in the crystal
gallery, which itself is located in Fateh Prakash Palace
- a heritage hotel - in Udaipur.
The
Gujarat state capital boasts of a number of museum, each
are representing a private collection of an individual or
a family. Prominent is Shereyas Museum of folk art - Calico
Museum.
In
Bhopal capital of Madhya Pradesh exhibits are a testimony
of the tribal expertise in the lost wax technique, which
has been used to good effect while making the Dhokra figures
out of bell mattel.
Pune
is the home of Dinkar Kelkar Museum, named after the man
whose life long collection it houses. Focusing on the artistic
aspect in every day life, the Museum exhibit inkpots, cooking
vessels and betel nut crackers. It is amazing to see how
a man's imagination can transform mundane objects into objects
d'art.
In
Andhra Pradesh capital Hyderabad you come across the one
of the most celebrated Museums, the Salar Jung Museum associated
with the Nizams of Hyderabad, the Museum showcases some
priceless treasures and curios. Down South Kerala the city
of Cochin has its history on display in its numerous Museums.
The chief among these is the Museum of nature's history.
Calcutta is so steeped in history that you hardly require
a Museum to showcase it. Amongst the best known Museum is
the victoria memorial.
The
work of all of India's best artists are pre sold, almost
always, but can sometimes be seen at art galleries, in New
Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Calcutta, Vadodara and Trivandrum.
Art exhibitions are held in these cities from time to time.
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find out more details on Museums and galleries or you wish
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