Museum Address
Dr. Ramnath A. Podar Haveli Museum, Rambilas Podar Road, Nawalgarh
City
State
Rajasthan
Pin Code
333042
Email
aptrust@rediffmail.com
Phone Number
Museum website
www.podarhavelimuseum.org
Are there any docents or guides who visitors can directly call to book for a guided tour?
Yes
When was the museum established?
1902
Main category
Briefly describe the history of the museum, its collection and donors.
Built by Mr Anandilal Podar in 1902, Dr. Ramnath A. Podar Haveli Museum is a vast structure and an epitome of the vibrant desert culture of Rajasthan.
The walls of Dr. Ramnath A. Podar Haveli Museum are vibrant, colourfully painted and have different themes such as trains, the nine deities of Hindu mythology, Mahabharat and much more. The display is divided into various categories such as musical instruments gallery, Rajasthani lifestyle gallery, carved wooden gates, fairs and festival gallery, bridal costume gallery, marble art gallery.
Amongst all the galleries, the bridal costume is a local favourite because it displays the variations in bridal attire from different communities of Rajasthan.
Photography
Yes
Videography
Yes
Cafeteria
No
Museum shop
No
Wheelchair friendly
No
Restroom
Yes
Drinking water
Yes
Locker room
Yes
Parking
Yes
Information in Braille
No
Workshops/seminars/lectures
Yes
Garden/picnic area
No
Audio/visual guides
No
Guided tours
Yes
Library and archives services
No
IT facilities ( Photocopying, printing, computer )
No
Auditorium
No
Conference/ Seminar hall
Yes
Museum membership
No
Conservation lab
No
Research lab
No
Who manages the museum?
Others
Reference Link
www.podarhavelimuseum.org
What is the average duration to see the museum?
1-2 hours
Map your museum’s correct location on the map given below.
12.9566326, 77.5961913
Is the museum currently closed?
No
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An interior wall of the Museum
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Dr. Ramnath A. Podar Haveli Museum
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Various themes on the Museum walls such as trains, the Mahabharat and wooden carved doors.
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Dr. Ramnath A. Podar Haveli Museum
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A photo of Late Ramnath A.Podar
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Paintings of the Various kings on the roof
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Dr. Ramnath A. Podar Haveli Museum
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Private Room or Guest Room
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Board Games on Display
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Jewellery Display
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Accounts Room
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Bhawai Dance
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Various kinds of attire from Rajasthan
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Objects made from Camel Bone on display
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Various animals crafted from wood on display
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Different kind of Chariots on display
Entry Fee
Applicable
Opening Days
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Public holidays
Opening Time
08:00 a.m.
Closing Time
06:30 p.m.
Interesting things about the Museum
The museum has the replicas of the various forts of the Rajasthan under a single roof.
Most uninteresting aspect of the museum
The entrance fee of the museum is high.
Seating facilities
Yes
Elderly friendly
Yes
Name of Museum Surveyor
Ajit Jha