5/5 Aniket S. 5 years ago on Google
This
museum
showcases
different
aspects
of Gramjivan (village
life). Gram means village and jivanmeans life in
the Marathi
language.
This
initiative
was
the
dream
of Mahatma
Gandhi,
and
was
created
through
the
vision
and
efforts
of
Siddhagiri
Gurukul
Foundation.
The
history
of
self-sufficient
village
life
in
Maharshtra,
before
the
invasion
of
the Mughals,
is
depicted
in
the
form
of
cement
sculptures.
Each
sculpture
is
lifelike
and
represents
activities
performed
in
daily
village
life.
There
were
12 Balutedars (essentially
artisan
castes),
and
18
Alutedars
who
provided
equipment
to
carry
out
domestic
and
professional
tasks.
The
museum
is
spread
over
7
acres
(28,000 m2),
and
the
surrounding
countryside
is
beautiful,
with
lush
greenery.
Every
aspect
of
village
life
has
been
depicted
in
almost
80
scenes
that
showcase
more
than
300
statues.
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