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The State Museum, housed in a building converted from one
of the Nizam's mansions, has been in existence since 1930. On the ground' floor
arc-bronzes. weaponry and Stone Age implements. The bronzes are the museum's
best section. Amongst the many images on view are a number of bronzes, especially
Taras and temple lamps from Nepal. However, the interesting objects are a life-size
lizard, a mother and child dating to the 2nd century BC, three enormous temple
bells, an unusual boyish rendering of Parvati and a Narasimha, seated with Lakshmi
on his lap.
Upstairs are cases of ivory, enamel and porcelain ware as well as examples of
Bidri, the state's best known craft technique. The first floor also displays
, huge reproductions ofAjanta frescoes. The contemporary art collection is placed
in a building adjacent to the museum.
In the semi circular ground surrounding the buildings are ancient stone sculpture
embedded in the walls, while a number of cannons lie scattered around. Suddenly,
one stumbles upon an enormous, magnificent wooden rath and a reconstructed
temple with a huge shivalinga covered by
a beautifully carved ancient stone canopy.
State Museum
Public Gardens (Near Nampally Station)
Hyderabad
Timing: 10.30 am to 5.00 pm
Closed on Mondays and government holidays.
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