Several new ideas and materials which emerged through the research in the UK collections helped me in my future researches. The award widened my knowledge and mental horizons.
Study of Jaina sculptures and paintings in UK Museums
Several new ideas and materials which emerged through the research in the UK collections helped me in my future researches. The award widened my knowledge and mental horizons.
Identity, status & community in Jaina Ramayanas
To study material at V&A and British Museum on identity, status & community in Jaina Ramayanas
A study of the Shikharbandhi Jain Derasar at Potters Bar and the Jain Centre in Leicester
I received the Jain Art Fund Award for the year 2010-2011 and it was for a period of one month. The primary purpose of this award was to enable students in India to access Jaina collection of the V&A and other museums and libraries in England, but in my project I wanted to stretch the limitations of the award and include research on Jain diaspora in England. I was particularly interested in recording and collecting material on Jain migration myths and histories and to conduct research on the temple building rituals among the Jain diaspora in England.