Himalaya Museum | Kumaun University, Nainital

Himalaya Museum | Kumaun University, Nainital
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HIMALAYA MUSEUM
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Himalayan Museum
About the Himalaya Museum
The Himalaya Museum was established in 1987 under the auspices of the Department of
History, Kumaun University, Nainital. It was inaugurated by Prof. Yashpal, the then
Chairman of the University Grants Commission. Since its inception the museum has been
actively involved in the task of collection, compilation recording, and documentation.
It has put up many important exhibitions in various places, including the university
campus, and has organized a number of seminars and conferences, the assistance of the
Department of History.
The Museum building exhibits important document related not only
to the archaeology and History of Uttarakhand but also to its folk literature, regional
journalism, agricultural implements, coins, household articles, musical instruments,
Personality, People, Documents and the independence movements.
Statues dating back from the 2nd century BC to the 15th century AD. These
includes statues of the four-armed Ganesha, the four-armed Vishnu, the two armed
Sun God, the four-armed Varah, Navgrah etc. The Museum also houses Several
(Victory Stones) Veerkhambs.
Approximately 300 coins, including a gold coins dating back to the Kushana
period, numerous coins from the Kushana period, numerous coins from the medieval
and modern periods and also some coins from other countries
Including a plough, danela, yoke, millstone etc.
Various household articles which were commonly used in the region including a
wooden kneading dish or pavo, bisavo, daunkali, thhinka, a mackintosh fashioned
out of malu leaves, wooden casks or thhekis, used for storing ghee and salt.
including local drums, dhols,damau,toori, ransinga, hurka etc.
A complete set of masks, used during the folk festival hiljatra, the farra or
shield used during the pashan- yuddha (stonepelting festival) at Devidhura.
Miscellaneous Issues of Almora Akhbar, Shakti, Garhwali Swadheen Praja,
Karmabhoomi, Tarun Kumaun, Harijan Sewak, Young India, Hindi Navjeevan and the
complete files of the Parvateeya.
Rishi Tarpan Paddhati, Harivansh Purana, Yagheshwar Mahatmya, Ramganga Mahatmya,
Shiv Purana etc.
Shield and sword belonging to the Chand dynasty, shield and sword used during at
chholiya dance.
Approximately 1000 photographs dealing with the biodiversity, rock carvings,
society, culture, folk art, regional, journalism, the freedom movements, Tamra
patras (Copper Plates), temples, places and the people of Uttarakhand and with
Mahatama Gandhi visit to Kumaun.
Approximately 1000 photographs dealing with the biodiversity, rock carvings,
society, culture, folk art, regional, journalism, the freedom movements, Tamra
patras (Copper Plates), temples, places and the people of Uttarakhand and with
Mahatama Gandhi visit to Kumaun.
A Museum's Historical Insight
Therefore, a visit to the museum will provide visitors with a panoramic view of
Uttarakhand’s march of development, from ancient times to the modern age.
Opening Time:
10:30 AM - 1:00 PM & 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Museum will close on Sunday and other
holidays mentioned in Unversity Academic Calender.
Contact:
Dr. Heera Singh Bhakuni
9759892471
Route:
1.
From Mallital Flats to Rajbhawan Road at D.S.B. Campus by Taxi or on foot.
2.
From Tallital Bus Stand via Fansi Gadhera on foot.
Faculty Members
Dr. H. S. Bhakuni
Curator
Dr. B.C. Sharma
Assistant Curators
Dr. Bhuwan Chandra
Assistant Curators
Dr. P.S. Adhikari
Assistant Curators
Museum Gallery