Museums in Pune
There are many museums in Pune. The list could be so big than we think. Lets we just take some important museums. But first of all I want you to know about Pune city. Pune is considered as cultural capital of Maharashtra. Since the 1950s Pune has had traditional Old- economic base. But as we are turning to be as automobile world, Pune is also known for its Manufacturing and Automobile Industries, as well as for research institutes of information technologies (IT), education management and training, which attracts migrants, students, and professionals from India, SOuth East Asia, the Middle East and Africa. Pune is also one of the fastest growing cities in the Asia-Pacific region.
Now lets come to the Museum which we are going to visit virtually. There are many museums which includes ancient things, sculptures, foreign gifted articles and many more. categorize these museums by name are as follows:
1) Raja Dinar Kelkar Museum:
It contains the collection od Dr. Dinkar G. Kelkar (1896-1990), dedicated to the memory of his only son, Raja. The three-story building houses various sculptures dating back to the 14th Century. Here we also can see some ornaments made of ivory, silver and gold, musical instruments (a particularly fine collection), war weapons and vessels back from various kings, Tribal society. This collection was started around 1920 and by 1960 it contained around 15,000 objects.
Ground floor:
As you walk into the Museum, an Awesome collection of artificially decorated doors, aches and windows set beautifully on the walls welcomes you, and a magnificent collection of stone sculptures presents a splendid example of human craftsmanship and art inspired by the Gods. These sculptures are made out of primary and secondary stones from various parts of India and are from 13th Century A.D. They include idols of Gods and Goddesses, demons and different human and animal figures.
Second Floor:
So these are all things and many more we can see on Ground floor. Now let move to Next floor, as you know the building is three-storied, so that many more are yet to see.
It is the symbol of auspicious beginnings, the seal on alliances and invitations. It represents the deity in religious ritual; it is the inspiration of verse, legend and painting. The Tambool (betel or paan) tradition is all this and more. And the Indian fondness and devotion to this tradition is eloquently revealed in the magnificent collection of over 150 betel boxes and lime containers, and the nut-cutters, nut-holders and mortars gathered here from all over the country.
In love making, Tambool chewing has a special significance because of the attractive red color it impacts to the leaps its fragrance that drives away bad breath and its capacity to stimulate the cros. This romantic aspects has inspired some of the more beautiful works of art in India.
Kitchen Utensils:
A small but interesting collection of kitchen equipment's and utensils that includes a copper oven, spice boxes, various coconut and vegetable slicers, metal plates, wooden spoon hangers etc. in different forms and shapes and from diverse periods.
A selection of utilitarian objects rendered extraordinarily beautiful with ornate motifs of birds and animals, flowers and foliage, carved, forged and engraved breathing magnificence into the mundane and purely functional.
There are many museums in Pune. The list could be so big than we think. Lets we just take some important museums. But first of all I want you to know about Pune city. Pune is considered as cultural capital of Maharashtra. Since the 1950s Pune has had traditional Old- economic base. But as we are turning to be as automobile world, Pune is also known for its Manufacturing and Automobile Industries, as well as for research institutes of information technologies (IT), education management and training, which attracts migrants, students, and professionals from India, SOuth East Asia, the Middle East and Africa. Pune is also one of the fastest growing cities in the Asia-Pacific region.
Now lets come to the Museum which we are going to visit virtually. There are many museums which includes ancient things, sculptures, foreign gifted articles and many more. categorize these museums by name are as follows:
1) Raja Dinar Kelkar Museum:
It contains the collection od Dr. Dinkar G. Kelkar (1896-1990), dedicated to the memory of his only son, Raja. The three-story building houses various sculptures dating back to the 14th Century. Here we also can see some ornaments made of ivory, silver and gold, musical instruments (a particularly fine collection), war weapons and vessels back from various kings, Tribal society. This collection was started around 1920 and by 1960 it contained around 15,000 objects.
Ground floor:
As you walk into the Museum, an Awesome collection of artificially decorated doors, aches and windows set beautifully on the walls welcomes you, and a magnificent collection of stone sculptures presents a splendid example of human craftsmanship and art inspired by the Gods. These sculptures are made out of primary and secondary stones from various parts of India and are from 13th Century A.D. They include idols of Gods and Goddesses, demons and different human and animal figures.
So these are all things and many more we can see on Ground floor. Now let move to Next floor, as you know the building is three-storied, so that many more are yet to see.
It is the symbol of auspicious beginnings, the seal on alliances and invitations. It represents the deity in religious ritual; it is the inspiration of verse, legend and painting. The Tambool (betel or paan) tradition is all this and more. And the Indian fondness and devotion to this tradition is eloquently revealed in the magnificent collection of over 150 betel boxes and lime containers, and the nut-cutters, nut-holders and mortars gathered here from all over the country.
In love making, Tambool chewing has a special significance because of the attractive red color it impacts to the leaps its fragrance that drives away bad breath and its capacity to stimulate the cros. This romantic aspects has inspired some of the more beautiful works of art in India.
Kitchen Utensils:
A small but interesting collection of kitchen equipment's and utensils that includes a copper oven, spice boxes, various coconut and vegetable slicers, metal plates, wooden spoon hangers etc. in different forms and shapes and from diverse periods.
A selection of utilitarian objects rendered extraordinarily beautiful with ornate motifs of birds and animals, flowers and foliage, carved, forged and engraved breathing magnificence into the mundane and purely functional.
Lamp Section:
A symbol of Surya and Agni, the lamp plays a very important role in Hindu Life. It is an essential form of worship believed to carry mans prayer to God. And indeed, it represents the life force itself.
Moreover, in the early days before electricity, it was the beacon that illuminated the daily life on man both a necessity and a celebration of life. In this Museum, the single largest collection of lamps of India, can be seen a glowing representation of ancient and modern lamps, domestic and religious lamps, lamps with birds and beasts, lamps in all conceivable shapes, designs and sizes.
Ivory Section:
Playing cards, chess boards and other games, perfume bottles and traditional rose water sprinklers; a shrine for the household deity of these, and many other items, make up the minutely carved and decorated collection of ivory objects of art. The art of Ivory became famous in the last few centuries, especially in the Mughal and British period. There is no doubt that the rich Ivory objects are a sign of richness combined with aesthetics.
Toys Section:
These objects of children's interest are mainly from Madhya Pradesh. Maharashtra, Gujrat, Rajastha, and South India. This collection belongs to the 18th and early 20th Century A.D. The objects are made of wood, Papier Mache, and Metal. The cow, dolls, lion, elephant, and the lady with a grinding wheel are most impressive.
Terracotta:
The terracotta exhibits are mostly the creations of the gentle denizens of the woods and hills, the Adivasis. These tribal, with their proximity to the animals and birds of the forest have naturally used these as a motifs. The artifacts from Tribal areas of Madhya Pradesh reflects objects like small whistles, store grains, smoking pipes and Lamps.
Catalyst Outdoors
9, Vrundali 851/2, Bhandarkar Road, 4th floor, Next to Yes Bank. Pune. 411 004
Contact- 8806360570/ 7774005070
