Grand Jain Museum Opens in Pune

  • Massive Scale: The Abhay Prabhavana museum, inaugurated on November 5th, 2024, is being hailed as India’s largest museum dedicated to Jain philosophy and culture. It sprawls across 3.5 lakh square feet within a 50-acre campus along the Indrayani River.
  • Immersive Experience: The museum features 30 galleries showcasing Jain values and teachings through cutting-edge technology, including audio-visual displays, animations, virtual reality, and interactive systems. It also houses numerous artworks, sculptures, and replicas.
  • Five Journeys: Visitors can embark on five distinct journeys within the museum, exploring Jain philosophy, history, the path to happiness, and Indic values. An outdoor nature trail complements the indoor exhibits.
  • Accessibility and Future Plans: The museum aims to attract over 2,000 visitors daily and is wheelchair accessible. Plans are in place to create a dedicated children’s museum within the campus to cater to younger audiences.
  • Notable Inauguration: Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, along with other dignitaries and spiritual leaders, inaugurated the museum, emphasizing its role in inspiring future generations and promoting societal development.