Image Courtsey: By Biswarup Ganguly, CC BY 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=36409850
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Ananda Niketan Kirtishala
| Place | Barunda |
|---|---|
| State | West Bengal |
| Virtual Museum | No |
| Year of Establishment | 1962 |
| Museum Type | Archaeological and Folk Art Museum |
| National Importance Museum | No |
| Address | Barunda, West Bengal 711303 |
| Visiting Time | Monday to Saturday: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM (Closed on Sundays and select public holidays). |
| Entry Fee | Free Entry |
Museum Introduction
Opened on January 14, 1962, in Bagnan, Howrah, this museum was established to preserve and showcase the cultural and historical heritage of rural Bengal. It was founded through the dedicated efforts of local enthusiasts, including the noted historian Sri Tarapada Santra.
General Collections
The collection includes stone sculptures, ancient pottery, bronze icons, temple terracotta plaques, wooden artifacts, and traditional textiles. It also houses a significant number of old Bengali and Sanskrit manuscripts.
Unique Historical Collections
It features a rare and distinctive collection of Pattachitra (painted scrolls) and recitals by the Chitrakar community, alongside a notable Jain Tirthankara image recovered from Sabang.
Additional Information
| Archaeological Survey of India | No |
|---|---|
| Notes | The museum is located within a school campus and serves as an educational hub for the rural population of the Bagnan block. |
| Artifacts | Jain Tirthankara image from Sabang, Terracotta dolls, Kantha embroidered textiles, and medieval temple plaques. |
| Highly Descriptive | No |
| Contact Details |
03214-222356 9830698681 |
| Email ID | banv.1961@gmail.com |
Artifact Gallery
