India has a rich and diverse culture. She gave birth to one of the oldest civilizations of the world – the Indus Valley Civilization. She saw rise and fall of emperors. She witnessed plundering of invaders and numerous battles. She, as a mother nourished the talent of her children in art, music, literature, architecture, medicine and many other fields – of which some stood the test of time, while others perished.
National Museum, Delhi, one of the largest museums in India houses a large number antiquities – well preserved and displayed. The museum is divided into a number of sections –Harappan gallery, Maurya gallery, Gupta Gallery, etc. – each one filled with gems of art.Visit National Museum at Delhi to travel back in time 🙂
Related: National Museum of Cambodia
Great Renunciation of Budha
Marthanda
Nagini
Railing Pillar showing a male Figure
Musicians
Buddha
Vishnu
Neminatha
Ganesha
Bodhisattva
Buddha
Candle stand, 19 century AD
Shield of a Maharaja
Krishna with his girlfriends 😉
Jewel studded chair and foot rest of King of Banaras
Tusk depicting Buddha’s life scenes
An idol kept outside the Museum building
