JAINpedia are organising Diwali celebrations at the Victoria & Albert Museum this weekend, 13th and 14th November 2010.
The full programme of events being held this weekend is:
Rangoli Display
Date: 13-14 November 2010
Time: 10.00am - 5.30pm - come and see a beautiful rangoli from an image from a Jain manuscript showing the final liberation of Bhagwan Mahavir
JAINpedia Display Tours
Date: 13-14 November 2010
Time: 10.00am - 5.30pm
JAINpedia Treasure Hunt
Date: 14 November 2010
Time: 10.00am - 5.30pm - a photographic digital treasure hunt during which you can create your own collage!
Jain Stories
Date: 14 November 2010
Time: 12.00pm & 3.00pm - a 40 minute story session for children with dancers and galmour!
JAINpedia is a 5 year project taking Jainism into the 21st century. Besides a rich online website showcasing rare and sacred manuscripts, the project is conducting a series of exhibitions, cultural events, and educational activities at partner institutions; the Victoria & Albert Museum, the British Library, the Bodleian Library and the Welcome Trust Library.
To find out more about JAINpedia, our events and museum tours you can contact
Bansri Mehta:
Email:
Tel: 020 8236 1001
