Lalbhai Dalpatbhai Museum - Ahmedabad
Has around 76000 handwritten Jain manuscripts and over 44000 printed books
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About Lalbhai Dalpatbhai Museum
Lalbhai Dalpatbhai Museum which is also known as L D Museum is located in Ahmedabad city of Gujarat state, India. Lalbhai Dalpatbhai Museum was established by a famous industrialist Kasturbhai Lalbhai along with a famous scholor and Jain monk Acharya Muni Puniyavijayiji Jain. Lalbhai Dalpatbhai Museum is a museum of Indian sculptures, manuscripts, miniature, woodwork, bornzes, bead work, paintings and ancient and contemporary coins. Other important displayes includes cloth painting of Jain pilgrimage, Ustad Salivahanan’s vijnaptipara referring to Mughal emperor Jahangir’s farman prohibiting animal killing during Paryushan festival and Mughal painter. Lalbhai Dalpatbhai Museum has around 76000 handwritten Jain manuscripts and over 44000 printed books which makes this museum as the largest collection of Jain scripts. If you are interested in history than Lalbhai Dalpatbhai Museum is a place you should definitely visit while in Ahmedabad.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best time to visit Lalbhai Dalpatbhai Museum?
Morning and late afternoon are usually comfortable for sightseeing.
What are the timings for Lalbhai Dalpatbhai Museum?
Timings can change by season or local rules, so confirm before travel.
Is there an entry fee for Lalbhai Dalpatbhai Museum?
Entry fee can vary by visitor type, camera rules or local updates. Check before visiting.
How much time is enough for Lalbhai Dalpatbhai Museum?
1 to 2 hours
Can Lalbhai Dalpatbhai Museum be included in a Ahmedabad tour package?
Yes, Lalbhai Dalpatbhai Museum can be included in a customized Ahmedabad sightseeing itinerary with hotel, cab and local travel support from Joy Vacanza.