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mumbai’s csmvs sculpture gallery: where stones speak of art and god

Posted on May 20, 2015 by Rama Arya
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Inspired by Mumbai’s rock-cut cave temples, I set out this afternoon to explore the sculpture gallery at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya. Yup, it’s a mouthful. 🙂 Formerly known as the Prince of Wales Museum of Western India, it is one of the finest museums in the country. The quiet, tasteful sculpture gallery—a crash course in Indian history, religion, and art all rolled into one—is its highlight. Continue reading →

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Posted in Art and Me, Bombay aka Mumbai | Tagged 9th Ashokan Edict, Brahma, Buddhism, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya, Hinduism, Indian Sculpture, Jainism, Prince of Wales Museum, Sculpture Gallery, Shiva, Things to see in Mumbai, Vishnu | 10 Replies

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