Special Disply 2024 - Vrunda Vihara

Tulasi, the ubiquitous shrub grown in a sacred pot and venerated in most Hindu households across India. Each and every region has a different style of Tulasi pot made of either stone, clay or metal (brass/bronze). Goddess Tulasi is worshipped by the whole of creation. It is said that her roots are the abode of sacred rivers, the divine knowledge of Vedas reside in her stem while each and every leaf of hers is home to a God. Several stories of Tulasi abound, especially her association with Krishna is celebrated. Every year many Hindu families commemorate her wedding with Krishna Damodara on the day of Utthaana Dwadashi. This is the special display - Vrunda Vihara, the garden of Tulasi.

Special Display 2024 - Chitra Mruga

Indian mythology abounds in fantastical creatures like Yali, Gandabherunda, Gaja Pakshi, Sarpa Pakshi, et al. A mythical menagerie of these liminal creatures has been conjured in this 20th edition of Bombe Mane.

Special Display 2024 - Karnataka Suvarna Singaara

 

This year marks the centenary of the inception of Mysore Karaga - Goddesses Chamundeshwari and Maariamma are invoked in two earthen pots which are decorated with scores of jasmine strings and carried on the head in procession over five days, every summer. These twin goddesses of Mysore along with their retinue have been conceived in clay, marking another milestone in our project of creating new dolls. 

Special Display 2024 - Santa Samraya

India is a land of sages and seers who have enriched it with their thoughts and teachings. Portraits of popular and regional sages have been grouped together to add spiritual touch to the collection.