On the occasion of International Museum Day 2026, a special photo exhibition based on ancient artifacts and significant archaeological discoveries from the excavation of Vallabhipur was inaugurated at the Watson Museum in Rajkot. This exhibition aims to showcase India's rich historical and cultural heritage.
The museum's in-charge curator and head of the archaeology department, Dr. Siddh Shah, stated that the exhibition features images of copper coins, ancient seals, conch bangles, and other rare artifacts obtained from the Vallabhipur excavation. These displays provide an opportunity to understand the structure, development, and lifestyle of ancient cities. He mentioned that a special research team has been deployed to provide detailed information to the visitors of the exhibition.
On this occasion, Anvika Kamath, an assistant professor in the Museology department, prepared a special tactile prototype for visually impaired individuals, allowing them to experience the museum's heritage through touch. The 3-D tactile model of the ancient idol of Lord Surya installed in the museum has become a major attraction of this exhibition. Anvika Kamath explained that this model was specifically designed with low-vision and visually impaired individuals in mind, enabling them to understand the artistry and craftsmanship of the idol through touch.
Information in Braille is also provided, along with the facility of QR codes that can be scanned to learn about the history of the related objects through audio-visual means. A visitor named Preranaba expressed that seeing and learning about the preserved heritage in the museum up close is an extremely interesting experience.
She mentioned that she came to the exhibition with her son, who is in the 10th grade, and that every student should visit such museums to better understand the country's history and culture. Dr. Siddh Shah praised the ongoing archaeological excavation work across the country for bringing India's historical heritage to the forefront and expressed gratitude to Dr. Pankaj Sharma from the archaeology department and Dr. Ambika Patel, the dean of the Fine Arts Faculty, for their support in organizing this exhibition.
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