210th Foundation Day of Indian Museum celebrated with opening of  exhibition of Hinduism ‘s Sacred Tried ‘Brahma’ , ‘Vishnu’ ‘Maheswara ‘ 

By :  PARTHA ROY

Indian Museum, Kolkata celebrated its 210th Foundation Day on 2nd & 3rd February 2024 in Kolkata at its heritage premises. 

An Exhibition on Hinduism ‘s  Sacred Triad  exploring the realms of “Brahma”, “Vishnu” ,  “Maheswara”  was inagurated by Governor of West Bengal Dr. C V Ananda Bose on 3rd February 2024 in presence of  Diplomats based in the city, Director General of NCSM & Director of Indian Museum,   members of civil society, historians, art & culture  aficionados, top bureaucrats , young students & children and officials & staffs of Indian Museum.  On 2nd February, Nathaniel Wallich Memorial Lecture on theme “Small is Beautiful: Museums of the New Age ” was delivered by Dr. Venu V ,IAS , Chief Secretary , Government of Kerala  and a sarod recital was presented by noted sarod player Shri Bhaskar Sen . 

The Exhibition is an exposition of Divine Threads of :  “Shaswat Samannoy” (Unveiling the Mystique Symphony ) , “Purush -Prakriti ” ( Exploring the interplay of Spirit and Nature ) , “Mahesvara” ( The Cosmic Rhythm ) , ” Brahma” ( Weavers of the Tapestry of Creation ) , “Vishnu” ( Orchestrating the Cosmic Preservation ) , “Dwasavatara” ( Divine Incarnations and Cosmic Harmony ) , ” Mahadev ” ( Balancing the Edge of Annihilation ) . More than twenty two  sculptures and other works of Art symbolising  Brahma , Vishnu ,  Mahesvara ,Purush-Prakriti , Mahadev  of  different historical periods are  on display . 

Dr. C V Ananda Bose in his address highlighted  broader philosophical aspects of Brahma , Vishnu , Mahesvara  and its importance in human development including management of every day Life.  Dr. Ananda Bose  stressed Indian ( Hinduism)  spiritual philosophy has received global recognition and playing important role in influencing socio-cultural evolution in different regions of the planet Earth. 

Dr. C V  Ananda Bose as Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Indian Museum is initiating several  innovative measures to promote  public visit , public interactions , as well as to  spread awareness about  rich cultural heritage and tradition as well as philosophies of Bharat amongst various sections of the society.  

Director of Indian Museum Dr. Arijit D. Choudhary in his welcome address spoke on rich collection of Indian Museum ,  critical & significant role played by staffs of various departments of the museum in organizing this Exhibition  as well as other exhibitions those are being organized by Indian Museum from time to time. Dr. A D Choudhury indicated the exhibition will  further understanding on Hindu philosophy .   Dr. A.D. Choudhury thanked all stakeholders of the Indian Museum including all staffs . While delivering vote of thanks, Dr. Sayan Bhattacharya Curator (Education) of Indian Museum mentioned the Exhibition will help to  connect young generations specially students to rich cultural heritage & philosophy of Bharat. The Exhibition will be on display till 3rd  March 2024. 

 West Bengal Governor Dr. C V Ananda Bose  during Foundation Day Celebration of Indian Museum 

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