Discover the Book of Gold

The Kanchana Chitra Ramayana of Banaras through MAP's Inclusive Audio Guide?

Step into the museum and head to the third floor. Start your journey into the 'Book of Gold: The Kanchana Chitra Ramayana of Banaras' exhibition from the Axis Bank Gallery.

Through your earphones : Notice his body – a celestial blue, his halo and chakra, or discus blazing with golden flames, clad in yellow robes and glittering jewels, this cosmic form of Rama towers over the landscape— A line from the exhibition's audio guide.

MAP's latest exhibition, Book of Gold: The Kanchana Chitra Ramayana of Banaras,?curated by the late Kavita Singh and Parul Singh, illuminates the vigour of the miniature painting traditions from northern India well into the nineteenth century. Through an illustrated manuscript of Ramcharitmanas commissioned for the royal court of Banaras, the curators delve into its political and social context of its making. Apart from the minute details of each painting, the exhibition reveals the rich usage of gold to depict Tulsidas' Ramcharitmanas. Explore the epic narrative of Ramcharitmanas at the Museum of Art & Photography (MAP) using the inclusive audio guide through the Bloomberg Connects app.?

This audio guide is an accessibility feature as part of MAP's commitment for inclusion. It offers seamless navigation and a comprehensive narrative of the exhibition, ensuring its essence is preserved and readily available to all visitors.

Ready to embark on this captivating journey? Commence by downloading the Bloomberg Connects app to begin your journey. Search MAP within the app and initiate the guide. Then, proceed to the exhibitions section and select 'Book of Gold: The Kanchana Chitra Ramayana of Banaras.' Listen to the audio guide to engage with the exhibition's compelling themes.

A user-friendly audio guide awaits your exploration.