Visit to Lahore museum

Collections at Lahore Museum

• Galleries: Prehistoric, Islamic, Hindu, Buddhist, Jaina, and
Ethnological galleries.
• Highlights: Gandhara sculptures, Fasting Siddhartha, miniature
paintings, and extensive coin collection.
Islamic gallery
Hindu, Buddhist and Jain gallery
Coins gallery
Ethnological gallery
Visit to Mevlana museum
Introduction:
• Located in Konya, Turkey, the
Mevlana Museum is one of the
most significant cultural and
spiritual sites in the country.
• The museum is dedicated to Jalal
ad-Din Muhammad Rumi, a
13th-century Persian poet and
Sufi mystic known as Mevlana.
Historical background:
• Rumi was a theologian and poet
whose work has had a profound
impact on Islamic mysticism and
Sufism.
• After his death in 1273, his
followers built a mausoleum
over his grave, which later
became the Mevlana Museum
Architectural features:
• he museum is known for its
distinctive green dome, known as
the "Green Dome" or "Kubbe-i
Hadra."
• It includes a mosque, dance hall,
dervish living quarters, and
Rumi’s mausoleum.
Interior and Artifacts:
• The interior is adorned with
intricate Islamic calligraphy and
decorations.
• The museum houses manuscripts
of Rumi’s works, personal items,
and various artifacts related to
Sufi traditions.
Whirling Dervishes

• The museum includes a hall where

the Mevlevi Order of Sufis
performs the Whirling Dervish
ceremony, a form of physically
active meditation.
• This dance represents the mystic
journey of man's spiritual ascent
through mind and love.
Significance of Mevlana Museum

• he museum not only serves as a

tourist attraction but also as a
spiritual center.
• It offers insights into the life and
teachings of Rumi, promoting
values of love, tolerance, and
understanding.
Visitor Experience

• The museum attracts millions of

visitors annually, offering a
unique cultural and spiritual
experience.
• Features guided tours, a gift
shop, and a serene garden for
reflection.