Dharohar Museum

Dharohar Museum
Dharohar Museum is located in Haryana
Dharohar Museum
Location within Haryana
LocationKurukshetra University campus, Kurukshetra, Haryana, India
Coordinates29°57′57″N 76°50′13″E / 29.9657°N 76.8370°E / 29.9657; 76.8370
TypeMuseum
Public transit access
Kurukshetra bus stand
WebsiteDharohar Museum

The Dharohar Museum is located on the Kurukshetra University campus, Kurukshetra, Haryana, India.

History

The Dharohar Museum was set up in Kurukshetra University's golden jubilee year to exhibit archeological, cultural and architectural history and heritage of Haryana.

Sections and exhibits

The museum has 23 sections and galleries showcasing different aspects of Harynavi culture:

  1. The Kurukshetra University: A Glimpse of History
  2. War-Heroes
  3. Freedom Fighters
  4. Architectural Heritage of Haryana
  5. Archaeological Heritage of Haryana
  6. Folk Musical Instruments of Haryana
  7. Wall Paintings
  8. Manuscripts
  9. Gher (Cattle Shed)
  10. Agriculture & Folk Festivals
  11. Water Heritage of Haryana
  12. Hukka
  13. Chaarpais (Cots)
  14. Domestic Articles of Haryana
  15. Art and Craft of Haryana
  16. Transportations of Haryana
  17. Professional artifacts/tools of Haryana
  18. Haryanvi Ornaments
  19. Haryanavi Rasois
  20. Folk Costumes of Haryana
  21. Theatre Chamber
  22. Library and Research
  23. Raj Kishan Nain Photo Gallery

Open-air theatre

There is open-air theatre for Haryanavi folk art, music and dance performances.

See also

References

  1. 1 2 3 Dharohar Museum - Haryana Tourism
  2. 1 2 3 "Dharohar Museum homepage". Archived from the original on 22 April 2016. Retrieved 26 April 2016.
  3. ↑ "DHAROHAR MUSEUM IN KURUKSHETRA UNIVERSITY, KURUKSHETRA, HARYANA, KURUKSHETRA, HARYANA Search in Rajasthan Haryana". Retrieved 26 April 2016.