2.8K views · 150 reactions | National Museum, New Delhi, Ministry of Culture, Government of India has gone virtual, exhibiting exquisite galleries, famous paintings & sculptures with Google Arts & Culture. On #InternationalMuseumDay, National Museum invites you to explore the collections of our rich culture & Heritage Virtually: https://bit.ly/2Tfz81v | Ministry of Culture, Government of India | Facebook

In the Bronze Gallery, the iconic image of Nataraj – Lord Shiva as the cosmic dancer – captures the eternal cycle of creation, preservation, and dissolution. Cast in bronze with remarkable craftsmanship, the deity is shown encircled by flames, one hand beating the drum of creation, another holding the fire of destruction, while the dance itself symbolizes the rhythm of the universe. [Nataraj, Bronze Gallery, Chola bronze, Shiva, Indian sculpture, National Museum Delhi] @ministryofculturegoi @amr

Symbols of authority and artistry, the Western Kshatrapa coins capture a chapter of India’s early history when power and trade shaped the subcontinent’s western shores. Their inscriptions and portraits reveal the precision of ancient minting and the legacy of rulers who connected India to global commerce. On view at the National Museum, New Delhi. [Western Kshatrapa coins, national museum, history, heritage, indian history, legacy, coins, global commerce] #westernkshatrapa #nationalmuseum #ancie

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138K views · 7.3K reactions | The National Museum of the Philippines in Cebu is a fitting tribute to Cebu’s rich history and is a celebration of its heritage, traditions, and culture. Drop by! #NationalMuseumCebu #TheCebuano #NMPCebu | The Cebuano | Facebook