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    Who is Shri Lalbhai Dalpatbhai after whom the institute is named?

    Lalbhai Dalpatbhai (1863-1912) was an industrialist and one of the first generation textile mill owners from Ahmedabad, who laid the foundation of the present-day Lalbhai group of Industries.  It was his son Kasturbhai Lalbhai who founded the L D Institute of Indology.

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    Where is the LD Institute of Indology located?

    The Museum is located within the campus of L D Institute of Indology, right opposite the Gujarat University Bus stop at Navrangpura. It is in line adjacent with the famous  Ahmedabad-in-Gufa designed by the same Architect Shri Bal Krishna V Doshi. Approaching the campus you can’t miss the beautiful carved white marble temple known as the Aadinath Bhagawan Jain Derasar.

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    How can we get an appointment to visit the research center at LDII?

    To book your appointments mail to l.dindologyorg@gmail.com or call the institute at 07926302463.

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    How can we place an order for the image reproduction of a manuscript?

    Please submit your request at l.dindologyorg@gmail.com, so that we can share the necessary information.

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    How large is the museum, and how long will it take to peruse it?

    The museum is spread across two floors and comprises seven different collections.

    School kids may tour the museum in 15 minutes, while interested adults may take around an hour.

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    Where is Lalbhai Dalpatbhai Museum located?

    The Museum is located within the  campus of L D Institute of Indology, right opposite the Gujarat University Bus stop at Navrangpura. It is in line adjacent with the famous  Ahmedabad-in-Gufa designed by the same Architect Shri Bal Krishna V Doshi. Approaching the campus you can’t miss the beautiful carved white marble temple known as the Aadinath Bhagawan Jain Derasar.

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    Does the museum have an entry ticket?

    No, we do not charge an entry fee for our visitors (national or International). But we encourage you to pick up a book or small memento from the museum shop.

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    Is photography allowed in the Museum?

    Photography is restricted inside the museum building, although you may drop in your request at the Museum office if it is for academic purpose. For research and publication, you may drop in your queries at ldmuseum1985@gmail.com. Students are expected to carry their School / College I-Card with them.

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    I am working on a publication/project and would like to use images from the LD Indology and LD Museum website. How do I obtain permission and high-resolution images?

    Please submit your request at ldmuseum1985@gmail.com, so that we have all necessary information. Information about procedures and costs may be found on our Images request policy link…

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    Can we offer our voluntary services to the Museum?

    Yes, the Museum does encourage voluntary services from helping visitors at the Information Desk, facilitating art projects at family programs, volunteering at special events, or providing assistance to staff, volunteers help the Museum on a daily basis. The most frequent engagements were by school students.

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    Do you have the provision of a Guide?

    Our curators and interns double up as guides, and conduct tours on the weekend. You may avail free walkthrough of the collection on Saturdays and Sundays. The tours are conducted by Curators at 11.00 am  and 3 pm. To book your appointments mail to ldmuseum1985@gmail.com or call the museum at 07926306883.

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    Does the Museum have a parking space?

    Yes.