Dharohar Museum
  Location within Haryana | |
| Location | Kurukshetra University campus, Kurukshetra, Haryana, India |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 29°57′57″N 76°50′13″E / 29.9657°N 76.8370°E |
| Type | Museum |
| Public transit access | Kurukshetra bus stand |
| Website | Dharohar Museum |
The Dharohar Museum is located on the Kurukshetra University campus, Kurukshetra, Haryana, India.[1][2]
History
[edit]The Dharohar Museum was set up in Kurukshetra University's golden jubilee year to exhibit archeological, cultural and architectural history and heritage of Haryana.[3]
Sections and exhibits
[edit]The museum has 23 sections and galleries showcasing different aspects of Harynavi culture:[1][2]
- The Kurukshetra University: A Glimpse of History
- War-Heroes
- Freedom Fighters
- Architectural Heritage of Haryana
- Archaeological Heritage of Haryana
- Folk Musical Instruments of Haryana
- Wall Paintings
- Manuscripts
- Gher (Cattle Shed)
- Agriculture & Folk Festivals
- Water Heritage of Haryana
- Hukka
- Chaarpais (Cots)
- Domestic Articles of Haryana
- Art and Craft of Haryana
- Transportations of Haryana
- Professional artifacts/tools of Haryana
- Haryanvi Ornaments
- Haryanavi Rasois
- Folk Costumes of Haryana
- Theatre Chamber
- Library and Research
- Raj Kishan Nain Photo Gallery
Open-air theatre
[edit]There is open-air theatre for Haryanavi folk art, music and dance performances.[1][2]
Gallery
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See also
[edit]- Haryana State Museum at Panchkula
- Haryana Rural Antique Museum at HAU Hisar
- Jahaj Kothi Museum at Hisar fort
- Rakhigarhi Indus Valley Civilisation Museum near Hisar
- Sheikhpura Kothi near Hansi
- Kurukshetra Panorama and Science Centre at Kurukshetra
- Shrikrishna Museum at Kurukshetra
- Sheikh Chilli's Tomb at Kurukshetra
- Rewari Railway Heritage Museum at Rewari railway station
References
[edit]- ^ a b c Dharohar Museum - Haryana Tourism
- ^ a b c "Dharohar Museum homepage". Archived from the original on 22 April 2016. Retrieved 26 April 2016.
- ^ "DHAROHAR MUSEUM IN KURUKSHETRA UNIVERSITY, KURUKSHETRA, HARYANA, KURUKSHETRA, HARYANA Search in Rajasthan Haryana". Retrieved 26 April 2016.
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