PM Modi inaugurates Samrat Samprati Museum in Gandhinagar on Mahavir Jayanti

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the newly built Samrat Samprati Museum at Koba village in Gandhinagar on Tuesday, marking a significant addition to cultural and spiritual institutions dedicated to Jain heritage (Source: Photo by PTI)

The inauguration took place on the occasion of Mahavir Jayanti, with the Prime Minister joined by Jain seers, underscoring the spiritual importance of the day and the relevance of Jain teachings in contemporary society (Source: Photo by PTI)

Located at the Shri Mahavir Jain Aradhana Kendra, the museum was dedicated to Jain heritage and the principle of non-violence, reflecting the core philosophy of Jainism rooted in truth, compassion and ‘ahinsa’ (Source: Photo by PTI)

The museum was named after Samrat Samprati (224–215 BC), grandson of Ashoka, who was known for propagating Jainism and promoting the principle of non-violence across his kingdom (Source: Photo by PTI)

Spread across seven galleries, the museum housed rare artefacts, ancient manuscripts and sculptures, offering visitors a glimpse into the rich historical, cultural and spiritual legacy of Jainism (Source: Photo by PTI)

The galleries showcased centuries-old Jain art, including intricately crafted stone and metal idols, illustrated manuscripts, coins and traditional artefacts, presenting a curated view of the religion’s artistic and cultural evolution (Source: Photo by PTI)

With over 2,000 rare treasures displayed in expansive halls, the museum enabled a chronological understanding of the development of Jainism while integrating modern audio-visual technology to create an immersive visitor experience (Source: Photo by PTI)

The museum featured seven distinct wings dedicated to different aspects of India’s civilisational traditions, preserving relics such as miniature paintings, silver chariots and ancient manuscripts across its galleries (Source: Photo by PTI)

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