Weather: 15 - 28°C
Tags: Museum
Timings: 10:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Duration: 1-2 hours
Entry Fee: Free
Established in 1984, the Lalbhai Dalpatbhai Museum (L.D. Museum) in Ahmedabad showcases an impressive collection of Indian sculptures, paintings, manuscripts, coins, and more. Located on the L.D. Institute of Indology campus, it highlights regional art forms, particularly from the Jain tradition. The museum houses 76,000 Jain manuscripts, including illustrated versions, along with rare sculptures like the largest Buddha head and the earliest painted paper manuscript of Shantinath Charitra, recognized by UNESCO.
Things to Explore:
- Madhuri D. Desai Gallery: Sculptures, including a large Buddha head, and Jaina bronzes.
- Muni Punyavijayaji Gallery: Jain pilgrimage paintings and the earliest painted manuscript of Shantinath Charitra.
- Kasturbhai Lalbhai Collection: Over 1,855 Indian drawings and unfinished paintings.
Tips for Visiting:
- Photography is not allowed inside the museum.
How to Reach:
Located opposite Gujarat University in Navrangpura, the museum is easily accessible by rickshaws, buses, and taxis.
