Manjusha Museum

Manjusha Museum The encyclopedic collection of artefacts housed here in the Manjusha Museum, Dharmasthala have been personally collected by Dr. D. Veerendra Heggade.

Guess the object!Not just a chair—there’s more weight to this story!!👉🏻 Swipe for a closer look.Collection from Manjusha...
16/05/2025

Guess the object!

Not just a chair—there’s more weight to this story!!

👉🏻 Swipe for a closer look.

Collection from Manjusha Museum
Largest Single - Man Diverse Collection of Antiques

For the gallery guardians who keep the magic alive — it’s your turn for fun, games, and great company!
15/05/2025

For the gallery guardians who keep the magic alive — it’s your turn for fun, games, and great company!

THEYYAM HEADGEARKerala | Mid 19th CenturyFrom the Collection of Manjusha MuseumThis elaborate wooden headgear, crafted i...
15/05/2025

THEYYAM HEADGEAR
Kerala | Mid 19th Century
From the Collection of Manjusha Museum

This elaborate wooden headgear, crafted in North Kerala, is a striking example of the region’s ritual art associated with the Theyyam tradition—a centuries-old performance practice that blends dance, music, devotion, and mythology.

- The piece is carved with figures of Goddess Lakshmi seated on a lotus, flanked by her divine attendants.
- The fierce facial motif at the centre reflects the divine persona often assumed by the performer during the ritual.
- The surrounding panels narrate mythological scenes and celestial beings, showcasing the artisan’s skill in storytelling through wood carving.
- Such headgear was not merely decorative—it was worn by the performer during ritual enactments where he is believed to embody the deity, offering blessings to the community.

Seen before? This rare artifact reflects not only aesthetic mastery but also the deep spiritual and community connection inherent to the Theyyam performance.

Preserved with care at Manjusha Museum, this headgear reminds us how material culture and living traditions intertwine to preserve collective memory.

Visit us to experience more stories carved in time!

We are excited to announce the inauguration of the special exhibition titled "Time Travel with Coins", featuring a uniqu...
17/02/2025

We are excited to announce the inauguration of the special exhibition titled "Time Travel with Coins", featuring a unique collection of coins from 500 BC to the present.

Curated by Mr. M. L. Ashok Mudigere, this exhibition offers a glimpse into history through the evolution of currency.

Visit us now and explore these remarkable artifacts.

On display till 1st March, 2025.

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Calling all students and museum professionals!Manjusha Museum is excited to invite you to an advanced Paper Conservation...
13/02/2025

Calling all students and museum professionals!

Manjusha Museum is excited to invite you to an advanced Paper Conservation Workshop from 3rd to 6th March 2025! This immersive offline workshop will offer you hands-on experience and expert insights into preserving paper-based cultural treasures.

Workshop Focus:

-Understanding deterioration in paper artifacts and its impact
-Introduction to various materials for curative conservation
-Mastering documentation techniques in conservation
-Exploring curative conservation methods to restore precious paper items
With expert guidance and practical sessions, this workshop will equip you with essential skills to conserve delicate documents and artifacts.

Fee: ₹2000 per person (Food and stay included)

Location: Conservation Lab, Manjusha Museum,
Dharmasthala, Dakshina Kannada,
Karnataka

Dates: 3rd - 6th March 2025

Limited seats available! Don’t miss out on this enriching opportunity to elevate your conservation expertise.

Register now and be part of preserving history!

To participate contact us:
[email protected] / 9591228685

COME JOIN US!Time Travel with Coins....!Manjusha Museum is excited to host "Time Travel with Coins," a special exhibitio...
13/02/2025

COME JOIN US!

Time Travel with Coins....!

Manjusha Museum is excited to host "Time Travel with Coins," a special exhibition showcasing ancient, medieval, and modern Indian coins from the remarkable collection of M.L. Ashok Mudigere.

Step back in time and explore historical coins spanning from 500 BC to the present, offering a rare glimpse into India’s rich numismatic heritage. This curated selection of coins is a unique opportunity to connect with the echoes of history.

The museum is open every day.
Don’t miss your chance to witness these timeless treasures!
Stay tuned for exhibition highlights...

Date: 17th February to 1st March 2025
Venue: Grand Hall, Manjusha Museum, Dharmasthala

31/01/2025

On January 28, 2025, Manjusha Museum organized an educational program for 7th-grade students of SDM Primary Kannada Medium School, Dharmasthala, focusing on the Role of Mass Media in Karnataka’s Socio-Economic Development.

Curated by our intern, Akshaya, the program included a guided tour of the museum with special focus on the Industrial Gallery, highlighting the evolution of industries and their connection to mass media. Students also explored a special exhibition featuring historical communication tools such as Typewriters, Radios, Newspapers, and Telephones.

As part of the activity , students engaged in a creative activity, designing innovative futuristic gadgets, and they showcase impressive ideas like speech modulator mic, CCTV camera with net, fire helicopter and shoe camera.

Manjusha Museum remains committed to fostering learning through history. Stay connected for more insightful programs.

Upcoming Event!Journey Through Mass Media : Explore at Manjusha Museum...Step into the past and explore the evolution of...
27/01/2025

Upcoming Event!

Journey Through Mass Media : Explore at Manjusha Museum...

Step into the past and explore the evolution of mass media at Manjusha Museum! Join us for Journey Through Mass Media and discover the role of old media tools in shaping Karnataka's social and economic development. Don't miss this fascinating journey through time!

Date: 28th January, 2025
Venue: Grand Hall, Manjusha Museum

Upcoming Event! Cake, Chaos & CrownJoin us for an engaging and educational journey back to one of the most pivotal momen...
21/01/2025

Upcoming Event!

Cake, Chaos & Crown

Join us for an engaging and educational journey back to one of the most pivotal moments in world history—the French Revolution!
Don’t miss this chance to step into history and relive the spirit of revolution!

Date: 23rd January, 2025
Venue: Grand Hall, Manjusha Museum

Object of the MonthTitle: Kangiten (Japanese Style)Period: Mid 19th c CEAcc. No: 00119-RO-SCMaterial: ...
17/01/2025

Object of the Month

Title: Kangiten (Japanese Style)
Period: Mid 19th c CE
Acc. No: 00119-RO-SC
Material: Bronze

Description:
This exquisite sculpture of Kangiten also known as Ganesha, Ganapati, Vinayaka and Pillaiyar. The worship of Kangiten first started in Japan around the 8th – 9th centuries CE under Ta***ic Buddhism which emerged in eastern India. Kangiten is one of the guardian deities that reside in a heavenly realm.
It is depicted as a figure in which a man and a woman who have elephant heads and human bodies embrace one another.
In Japanese iconography, Kangiten was always depicted embracing a female elephant, his “Shakti” or female energy. Devotion to Ganesha is widely diffused and extends to Jains, Buddhists and beyond India.

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