D.D. Rege Museum of Saints
| Place | Pune |
|---|---|
| State | Maharashtra |
| Virtual Museum | No |
| Year of Establishment | 1970 |
| Museum Type | Religious / Personal Heritage |
| National Importance Museum | No |
| Address | Ratan Enclave Row House No. 1. B. T. Kawade Road, Near Kalashankar Nagar, Ghorpadi Village 411037 |
| Visiting Time | 03:00 PM – 06:00 PM (Daily closed on public holidays.) |
| Entry Fee | Free Entry |
Museum Introduction
Founded by artist D.D. Rege, who was active in the Indian freedom struggle, the museum preserves the material heritage of nearly 70 saints. It is housed within a private residence (Marathe household) and aims to bring recognition to the committed lives of spiritual figures from across India.
General Collections
The museum consists of a single gallery containing over 150 articles and a comprehensive collection of photographs. The items were collected by D.D. Rege between 1961 and 1999, many through personal meetings with the saints.
Unique Historical Collections
Sant Paraphernalia: A rare assembly of personal belongings from various religious traditions, including articles from Gadge Baba and Meher Baba. The collection is rotated twice a year to ensure preservation and variety for returning visitors.
Additional Information
| Archaeological Survey of India | No |
|---|---|
| Notes | The museum has a "temple-like" atmosphere. Mrs. Marathe personally conducts guided tours, narrating the specific spiritual stories and historical context behind each artifact in the collection. |
| Artifacts | Padukas (sacred footwear) of various saints; Traditional necklaces and beads; Shawls used by spiritual leaders; A letter from Veer Savarkar; Ancient statue of Hanuman. |
| Highly Descriptive | No |
| Contact Details | +91 98237 32619 |
Artifact Gallery
