Raipur | 31.03.2019 | 10:30 am ~ 12:30 pm

A Walk to the Mahant Ghasidas Memorial Museum

About the walk

In this walk, we will explore the histories of the Mahant Ghasidas Memorial Museum, Raipur. Located in the heart of the city, the Mahant Ghasidas Memorial Museum is a major centre of culture and education. The museum has a unique identity in the fields of history, archaeology, art and culture studies. In 1875, this museum was established in Raipur by King Mahant Ghasidas of the Rajnandgaon principality. It is one of India’s ten oldest museums. The new museum was constructed with the valuable contribution of Queen Jyoty Devi Rajnandgaon. It was inaugurated by India’s first president Dr. Rajendra Prasad in 1953.

In this walk, we will focus on Indian art and iconography and discuss its elements. The walk will be a guided experience for participants to learn about ancient Indian history, culture and archaeology in great detail.

This guided tour is free.

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Walk Date
Meeting Time
10:15 am

About the walk

In this walk, we will explore the histories of the Mahant Ghasidas Memorial Museum, Raipur. Located in the heart of the city, the Mahant Ghasidas Memorial Museum is a major centre of culture and education. The museum has a unique identity in the fields of history, archaeology, art and culture studies. In 1875, this museum was established in Raipur by King Mahant Ghasidas of the Rajnandgaon principality. It is one of India’s ten oldest museums. The new museum was constructed with the valuable contribution of Queen Jyoty Devi Rajnandgaon. It was inaugurated by India’s first president Dr. Rajendra Prasad in 1953.

In this walk, we will focus on Indian art and iconography and discuss its elements. The walk will be a guided experience for participants to learn about ancient Indian history, culture and archaeology in great detail.

This guided tour is free.

Led By

Dhal Singh Dewangan
Dhal Singh Dewangan : A student of Ancient Indian History, Culture and Archaeology at the Pt. RSS University, Raipur, Dhal currently resides with his family in Raipur. He provides services there as an independent guide with the Chhattisgarh Tourism Board. He enjoys reading and writing on the arts, culture, history and archaeology of Chhattisgarh.

Meeting Time

10:15 AM

Meeting point

In front of the Mahant Ghasidas Memorial Museum

Nearest Bus/Metro station

Ghadi Chowk

Disclaimer

The information & views presented by walk leaders and individual speakers are based on personal perspectives and points of view and do not necessarily represent views, opinions and official policies of Sahapedia.

Sahapedia reserves the right to cancel an event due to unforeseen circumstances. Participants will be informed accordingly.

Maintaining safety during our events is our main priority. We have implemented several social distancing and safety measures to limit physical interactions between all attendees at the walk. Sahapedia/ India Heritage Walks is not responsible for any illnesses developing due to participation in physical events. 

 

In case you are unable to attend after having registered, please send us an email.

Email: ihw@sahapedia.org

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Please Note

  • We recommend availing public transport due to limited parking space.
  • Please wear comfortable walking shoes and carry water.
  • Photography allowed.
  • No entry fees to the museum.