GALLERY
THE BEAUTIFUL NALANDA
Gallery No. 01
Stone images and sculptures of Buddhist, Hindu and Jaina faiths have been exhibited in this gallery. Heavy images are mounted over wooden pedestals including two Jaina image of Rishabhanath and Parsvanath, three Hindu images of Shiva-Parvati, Vishnu and a bifacial image of Kuber & Shiva-Parvati and remaining four of Buddhist faith. The small pieces have been displayed in four wall show cases. One show case is dedicated to Hindu deities whereas three to Buddhist icons.
Gallery No. 02
Miscellaneous objects of antiquarian significance found during excavations are displayed in this gallery through six showcases. Seals & sealing, ornaments of terracotta and semi precious stones, decorative brick tiles, stuccos, iron implements, objects of day to day use and ritual purposes etc. are exhibited in this gallery.
Gallery No. 03
Excavations at Nalanda have revealed a wide range of metal objects particularly the bronzes which include Buddhist, Brahmanical & Jaina deities and objects of rituals and day to day use. These have been casted by ‘lost wax process’ with the help of moulds. This gallery is meant exclusively for bronzes displayed through wall showcases.
Gallery No. 04
Gallery No. 04 displays stone inscriptions and sculptures majority of which are assignable to Pala period and belong to the Buddhist pantheon. Two panels depicting ‘Kinnara’s worshiping Kalpavriksha’ mounted on eastern and western walls are beautiful example of Gupta period. Few miniature pieces displayed in show cases are so intricate and minute in carvings that they can easily be compared with that of bronzes.