Lalbhai Dalpatbhai Museum

Lalbhai Dalpatbhai Museum The Lalbhai Dalpatbhai Museum is a Division of Lalbhai Dalpatbhai Institute of Indology, Ahmedabad.

The Lalbhai Dalpatbhai Museum
is a museum of Indian Sculptures, Bronzes, Manuscript Paintings,
Miniature Paintings and
Drawings, Wood carving pieces,
ancient and contemporary Coins
and lastly Bead work art pieces. It is situated on a sprawling campus in the western part of the city in an area dotted with educational and research institutes, and in the vicinity of Gujarat University. It is about 7

kilometres from the Railway Station and 12 kilometres from the Airport, therefore, it is easily accessible from any part of the city.

Museum by Light ✨24.04.2026 | FRIDAY | 6:30 PM ONWARDSJoin us for a guided tour of the new display of the Shantinath Cha...
23/04/2026

Museum by Light ✨
24.04.2026 | FRIDAY | 6:30 PM ONWARDS
Join us for a guided tour of the new display of the Shantinath Charitra
by Hiren K. Doshi (Scholar of Jainism)
Shantinath Charitra
Listed in the UNESCO Memory of the World

Written by Acharya Ajitprabhasuri in the late fourteenth century 1396 CE (1453 Vikram Samvat), in devnagari script and sanskrit language. The manuscript vividly describes the twelve births of the 16th Tirthankara Shantinath. The Lalbhai Dalpatbhai Institute of Indology received this as one of the 10,000 manuscripts donated by Aagam Prabhakar Muni Shri Punyavijayaji in 1961. This rare illustrated 14th-century Jain manuscript of the Shantinath Charitra is on display for the first time.
Open for all
Venue: First Floor, L D Museum
MUSEUM BY LIGHT, a monthly late viewing for visitors. On the last Friday of every month, the museum remains open till 9:00 PM. ✨

This painting offers a glimpse into the love story of Rupmati and Baz Bahadur. Often depicted riding together, their sto...
22/04/2026

This painting offers a glimpse into the love story of Rupmati and Baz Bahadur. Often depicted riding together, their story begins with a chance encounter when the Sultan, out hunting, was captivated by Rupmati’s voice and presence.

Here, the couple rides side by side on horses with henna-dyed legs, set against a quiet landscape. A lotus-filled lake stretches into a soft sky. Their gestures suggest an intimate exchange, as Rupmati gently embraces Baz Bahadur, reinforcing the painting’s tender narrative of companionship.
Baz Bahadur and Rupmati riding on horseback
A popular romantic theme from Akbar's reign
Painted in regional vocabulary
19th century CE
Acc.no. NCM 75
N C Mehta collection, at Lalbhai Dalpatbhai Museum

May 2026 Summer Programme02.05.2026 | SATURDAY | 10:00 AM TO 11:30 AM------------------------------The World of Pahari M...
22/04/2026

May 2026 Summer Programme
02.05.2026 | SATURDAY | 10:00 AM TO 11:30 AM
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The World of Pahari Miniatures
A guided tour of the newly curated N C Mehta Collection
For ages: 18 and above
📍Lilavati Lalbhai Gallery (First Floor), L D Museum
🎟️For registration, please contact: WhatsApp: +91-7863040584 | Call: +91-9408536883

Nature Walk ☘️🚶🚶‍♀️🌾🌿26.04.2026 | SUNDAY | 8:00 AM TO 9:30 AM-----------------------An Edible Walk: Trees, Culture, and ...
18/04/2026

Nature Walk ☘️🚶🚶‍♀️🌾🌿
26.04.2026 | SUNDAY | 8:00 AM TO 9:30 AM
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An Edible Walk: Trees, Culture, and Food☘️🌾
A morning walk to rediscover edible and medicinal plants commonly found around us, led by Mansi Shah (Landscape Designer and Urbanist) and Saloni Gajjar (Permaculturist and Landscape Designer).
~Open for all
📍Lalbhai Dalpatbhai Institute of Indology campus
🎟️ Registration Fee: ₹200/- per participant
For registration, please contact: WhatsApp: +91-7863040584 | Call: +91-9408536883

World Heritage DayThe Lalbhai Dalpatbhai Museum invites you to step into the museum not just as a visitor, but as a part...
18/04/2026

World Heritage Day
The Lalbhai Dalpatbhai Museum invites you to step into the museum not just as a visitor, but as a participant in re-imagining heritage. The museum opens up histories through educational programmes and guided interactions that might otherwise remain distant.

Heritage is not only about monuments or objects; it is a living continuum of practices and memories. It connects generations, offering a sense of continuity while also prompting us to reflect. By encouraging dialogue and participation, the museum becomes a shared platform where multiple perspectives can coexist, and where heritage is continually re-examined.

SUMMER INTERNSHIP 🌼Duration: 2–3 Months (Starting May 2026)Responsibilities include:• Guiding visitors through museum ex...
17/04/2026

SUMMER INTERNSHIP 🌼
Duration: 2–3 Months (Starting May 2026)
Responsibilities include:
• Guiding visitors through museum exhibits
• Assisting in the development and implementation of educational programmes and activities
• Supporting behind-the-scenes operations
• Conducting research and creating content for social media platforms and the website
• Supporting the planning and ex*****on of museum events
Application Process: ✍️
Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume along with a cover letter to [email protected]
Application Deadline: ⌛
Applications must be submitted no later than April 30, 2026.

Portraits of Aurangzeb in his old age form a recurring theme in Mughal miniature painting, often reflecting the biograph...
14/04/2026

Portraits of Aurangzeb in his old age form a recurring theme in Mughal miniature painting, often reflecting the biographical accounts of his later years, which were marked by both political authority and personal austerity.

This example, likely dating to the early 18th century, is a jharokha portrait where the emperor is shown in a window framed by a rolled curtain above and a textile draped across the balustrade below.

With the pasting of a series of different kinds of decorative mounts around an essentially small-sized portrait, the total assemblage has a modernistic appearance. The fact remains that such elaborate mounting was often resorted to for royal portraits, though qualitatively this kind of mounting is quite different from that of Jahangir and Shahjahan type portraits.
Portrait of Aurangzeb in his old age
Painting on paper
Early 18th century CE
Acc.no. NCM 361
N C Mehta collection, at Lalbhai Dalpatbhai Museum

Reference:
Section IV: Mughal School, Rajasthani Central Indian Pahari and Mughal Paintings: N.C. Mehta Collection: Vol. II by Ratan Parimoo.

Seagull Books are available at the L D Museum Shop!K. G. SubramanyanThe Concept of Tradition and Other EssaysThis volume...
11/04/2026

Seagull Books are available at the L D Museum Shop!
K. G. Subramanyan
The Concept of Tradition and Other Essays

This volume delves into how art reflects the ever-evolving relationship between humanity and nature, exploring industrialization’s impact on cultural practices and memory.

In The Concept of Tradition and Other Essays, K. G. Subramanyan explores questions about art and tradition, such as whether tradition is more than a mere linear progression of artifacts and ideas. He also explores how art reflects on the evolving relationship between nature and humanity and the impact industrialization has had on our aesthetic sensibilities. He interrogates the structures that transmit cultural knowledge across generations while exploring whether tradition can serve as a viable framework for human endeavor in modern society. Subramanyan brings his trademark candour, lucidity, and wisdom to these reflections and responses.

Mughal painting developed in India during the 16th century under the patronage of Akbar, with crucial foundations laid e...
07/04/2026

Mughal painting developed in India during the 16th century under the patronage of Akbar, with crucial foundations laid earlier by Humayun. Bringing together artists and ideas from Persian, Central Asian, and European traditions, this style evolved into a refined and richly detailed visual language.

This month, we focus on a quieter yet significant element within these works—foliage. Through a selection of paintings from the N C Mehta Collection, this trail draws attention to the careful rendering of plants, trees, and floral forms within the paintings and the borders that enclose them. Often minute in detail, foliage plays an essential role in shaping the atmosphere, depth, and overall composition of Mughal miniatures, revealing how closely observation of nature informed their aesthetic.

Join us every Wednesday this month as we revisit the familiar collection through a new lens.
Detail of a painting
Painting on paper
17th century CE
Acc.no. NCM 380
N C Mehta Collection, at L D Museum

LET’S MEET AT THE MUSEUM!11.04.2026 | SATURDAY | 5:00 PM TO 6:30 PMJoin us for a Film Screening & DiscussionThe Miracle ...
07/04/2026

LET’S MEET AT THE MUSEUM!
11.04.2026 | SATURDAY | 5:00 PM TO 6:30 PM
Join us for a Film Screening & Discussion
The Miracle Man of Ahmedabad
by Bijoy Anand Shivram
Open for all
Venue: Lecture Hall, L D Museum, Ahmedabad
For more information, please contact:
WhatsApp: +91-7863040584 | Call: +91-9408536883
About the film 📽️
The film emerges as a poignant homage to Reuben David, the legendary “miracle man” of Ahmedabad. It traces the remarkable journey of a man born into a Jewish family—an aesthete and music lover, once a passionate hunter—whose life underwent a profound transformation into one of deep compassion for the animal world.

Endowed with an instinctive understanding of wildlife, Reuben David went on to envision and create the iconic Kamala Nehru Zoological Park and the vibrant ecological precinct around Kankaria Lake—enduring landmarks woven into the city’s cultural fabric. Revered as Gujarat’s first wildlife conservationist, his contributions earned national recognition from Indira Gandhi and the honour of the Padma Shri.

The film by Bijoy Anand Shivram stands as a quiet yet powerful tribute to a life of vision, resilience, and lasting legacy.

As the palm leaf ages and becomes brittle they are susceptible to breakage. The losses in palm leaves can be mended with...
05/04/2026

As the palm leaf ages and becomes brittle they are susceptible to breakage. The losses in palm leaves can be mended with an archival tissue paper of suitable thickness depending on the strength of the leaf. This gives them structural stability and prevents any further loss. These steps also take into consideration the aesthetic appeal of the object.

Muni Punyavijayaji Memorial Lecture10.04.2026 | FRIDAY | 6:00 PM TO 7:30 PMવર્તમાન સમયમાં જૈન પરંપરા અને વારસોJain tradi...
04/04/2026

Muni Punyavijayaji Memorial Lecture
10.04.2026 | FRIDAY | 6:00 PM TO 7:30 PM

વર્તમાન સમયમાં જૈન પરંપરા અને વારસો
Jain tradition and heritage in the present time

Lecture by Dr. Kumarpal Desai
Author, Journalist, Scholar, a Jain philosopher, and Chairman, Institute of Jainology and Gujarat Vishwakosh Trust
For ages: 18 and above
Venue: Lecture Hall, L D Museum
For more information, please contact: WhatsApp: +91-7863040584 | Call: +91-9408536883

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Tuesday 10:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 10:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday 10:30am - 5:30pm
Friday 10:30am - 5:30pm
Saturday 10:30am - 5:30pm
Sunday 10:30am - 5:30pm

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