Birla Museum — Attraction in Bhopal

Well maintained museum

The museum has great collection of sculptures of Lord Shiva and Devi. Apart from this there are many sculptures depicting Indian gods and goddesses in the open air gallery outside. The museum also has collection of old Indian locks, dolls and some other interesting items. Photography is allowed on payment of small fee. The musem is located next to the Birla temple

A small Collection of Birla's

Worth a visit to go back to explore the yester years collection... The don't allow photography but a good display of coins, statues and others. A replica of Bhimbetka caves too is depicted to display

Great artifacts collection

Temple along with this musuem Great museum that shows various traditions and knowlege regarding sciencs , amazing facts, some interesting games and located in the peaceful environment. A very nice place for children to visit and to improve their knowledge.

small but amazing museum

The Birla Museum displays fine stone sculpture most of them are of seventh to 12th century.The sculptures show Shiva, Vishnu and Shakti.It also shows Varaha Avatar in the Vishnu Gallery.Devi gallery shows various goddesses like Chamunda, apsaras and fertility figures.The Shiva Gallery shows some beautifully carved reliefs of Uma-Maheshwar on Mount Kailash. It also shows archaeological finds.

Nice Museum

The Birla museum is located within the Birla temple complex. It is a private museum with a few sculptures from archaeological sites around Bhopal. Although the collections of statues is quiet decent, there are no information boards giving adequate details for better appreciation. Non the less it is worth while visiting the museum if one has come to the...

This museum is part of the Birla Mandir complex which holds a Lakshmi Narayan Temple and a shrine to Shiva-Parvati. This is one of about 14 temples built by the Birla families at different places and was built to fill a void as Bhopal did not have many temples. Like most of the other modern temples built by the Birlas, the Birla Mandir is magnificently constructed and brightly painted. The temple complex is worth visiting for its location at Arera Hills offering a panoramic view of the Lower Lake. From here you can see Bhopal stretching from minarets of the old city to the modern areas around the lakes. The Birla Museum houses a small but selective display of fine stone sculpture, informatively displayed with explanatory panels in English in the main galleries, most of them seventh to 12th century statues. The sculptures show Shiva, Vishnu and Shakti. Especially impressive are the Varaha Avatar in the Vishnu Gallery which has good works showing Lord Vishnu and his avatars, the Devi gallery with various goddesses including a superb Chamunda, finely carved voluptuous apsaras and fertility figures, and the Shiva Gallery with some beautifully carved reliefs of Uma-Maheshwar on Mount Kailash. It also has a good selection of archaeological finds from...

The Birla Museum is a private archaeological museum in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. It's located within the Birla Temple complex on the city's hillocks. The museum is open every day from 9:30 AM–7 PM. Here are some facts about the Birla Museum in Bhopal, India: The museum is part of the Birla Mandir complex, which also includes a Lakshmi Narayan Temple and a shrine to Shiva-Parvati. The museum was established in 1971 and is known for its 10th century sculptures from Ashapuri. The museum's exhibits include: Fine stone sculptures from the 7th to 12th centuries, including statues of Shiva, Vishnu, and Shakti Coins and ancient manuscripts Terracotta artifacts from the 2nd century BC onwards A display of exhibits used by the Neolithic and Paleolithic men A display of the Varaha Avatar in the Vishnu Gallery A display of various goddesses, such as Chamunda, apsaras, and fertility figures, in the Devi Gallery The museum's main galleries have explanatory panels in English. The museum is open every day from 9:30 AM to 7 PM. Some say the museum is a good place to visit with family and friends, and that it's a must-visit if you're interested in learning about...