Gandhi Centenary Museum
| Place | Karimnagar |
|---|---|
| State | Telangana |
| Virtual Museum | No |
| Year of Establishment | 1969 |
| Museum Type | Memorial / Biographical Museum |
| National Importance Museum | No |
| Address | Opposite Bus Stand, Karimnagar Town, Karimnagar, Telangana - 505001 |
| Visiting Time | 10:30 AM – 05:00 PM (Saturday–Thursday) Closed on Fridays. |
| Entry Fee | ₹10 (Adults) ₹5 (Children) |
Museum Introduction
Established in 1969 to mark the centenary of Mahatma Gandhi's birth, the Gandhi Centenary Museum in Karimnagar, Telangana, is a prominent regional archaeological museum. Despite its name, it is not a specialized Gandhian museum; rather, it functions as a primary repository for the cultural and historical heritage of the Karimnagar district.
General Collections
The museum houses a diverse collection of over 1,000 artifacts, including prehistoric stone tools, terracotta figurines, coins, and weapons. The exhibits are sourced primarily from regional excavations at significant archaeological sites such as Peddabankur, Dhulikatta, and Kotilingala.
Unique Historical Collections
Ancient Fossils: Includes fossils dating back 2.5 million years. Satavahana Relics: Notable for a massive 1st-century CE brick (56x27x7 cm) and various Satavahana-era household items. Kakatiya Inscriptions: A 12th-century stone inscription by a minister of Rudradeva and a copper plate from the reign of Rani Rudrama. Arms & Armor: Weapons and an 18th-century Panchaloha cannon from the Qutub Shahi and Asaf Jahi dynasties.
Additional Information
| Archaeological Survey of India | No |
|---|---|
| Notes | The museum is conveniently located opposite the Karimnagar Bus Station. It serves as an essential resource for students and researchers, featuring a display illustrating the evolution of the Telugu script from the 3rd century BCE to the 16th century CE. |
| Artifacts | Prehistoric fossils; Satavahana bricks/pottery; Jain and Buddhist idols (2nd century CE); 12th-century Anjaneya statue; Coins (Pre-Mauryan to British Raj); Inscriptions; Swords and daggers. |
| Highly Descriptive | Yes |
| Contact Details | +91 40 2323 4942 |
| Email ID | director-heritage@telangana.gov.in |