Raipur | 23.02.2020 | 10:30 am ~ 12:30 pm

A Visit to the Mahant Ghasidas Memorial Museum

About the walk

This event is ticketed.

Raipur, the capital of Chhattisgarh, has immense cultural and historical significance and offers a glimpse of different cultures and heritage. Of these, the Mahant Ghasidas Memorial Museum is a shining example. Located in the heart of the city, Mahant Ghasidas Memorial Museum is a major cultural and educational centre of public interest. In 1875, this museum was established in Raipur city by the king Mahant Ghasidas of the Rajnandgaon principality and is one of India’s 10 oldest museums. The museum was made with the valuable contribution of Queen Jyoty Devi Rajnandgaon and was inaugurated by India’s first president Dr. Rajendra Prasad in 1953. 

In this walk, we will focus on Chhattisgarh’s art, iconography and tribal culture. The walk will be a guided experience for people to know about anthropology, ancient Indian history, culture and archaeology. 

 

 

Meeting Time
10:15 am
Event Date
Event Time
10:30 am ~ 12:30 pm

About the walk

This event is ticketed.

Raipur, the capital of Chhattisgarh, has immense cultural and historical significance and offers a glimpse of different cultures and heritage. Of these, the Mahant Ghasidas Memorial Museum is a shining example. Located in the heart of the city, Mahant Ghasidas Memorial Museum is a major cultural and educational centre of public interest. In 1875, this museum was established in Raipur city by the king Mahant Ghasidas of the Rajnandgaon principality and is one of India’s 10 oldest museums. The museum was made with the valuable contribution of Queen Jyoty Devi Rajnandgaon and was inaugurated by India’s first president Dr. Rajendra Prasad in 1953. 

In this walk, we will focus on Chhattisgarh’s art, iconography and tribal culture. The walk will be a guided experience for people to know about anthropology, ancient Indian history, culture and archaeology. 

 

 

Led By

Dhal Singh Dewangan

Meeting Time

10:15 AM

Meeting point

In front of the Mahant Ghasidas Memorial Museum

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. 

 

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Email: ihw@sahapedia.org

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Please Note

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