Museum of Sacred Art inaugurated at Radhadesh, Belgium

Thousands of visitors from all over Europe come every year to visit the castle, temple, and community. The members of the community offer the visitors a glimpse of Indian spirituality and culture, and an introduction to the rich spiritual art traditions of the subcontinent.

On 2 June, 2010, a ceremony was held to celebrate the official opening of the Museum of Sacred Art in Radhadesh, Belgium.

The museum has two main goals:
1. To create a place where visitors can experience the cultural roots of Vaishnava art and its connection to the broader world of Hinduism.
2. To help support traditional Indian artists by giving them more exposure in the West to encourage them to continue in their work and inspire them to train the next generation.

The museum’s main gallery is located in one of the chateau’s annexe buildings, but the main building itself has many works on display, too. The museum has a permanent collection of nearly 250 pieces — paintings, sculptures, puppets, and sacred objects, and is planning to also organize temporary exhibitions.

The setting for the gallery could not be more appropriate: a thriving spiritual community in a beautiful nineteenth-century chateau. The juxtaposition of old and new in this historic setting creates a perfect backdrop for the display and appreciation of living spiritual art traditions.

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