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'''Shristhal Sangrahalay''', also known as '''Siddhpur Museum''' or '''Bindu Sarovar Museum''', is a museum located near Bindu Sarovar in [[Siddhpur]], [[Gujarat]], India. Opened in 2017, it has three galleries presenting religious and ritual significance as well as history and society of the region.


The '''[https://www.gujaratrannutsav.com/ Kutch Rann Utsav]''' is a celebration of the natural beauty of white rann, folk dance, music, and Gujarati culture. The Rann Utsav Festival is every year organised by Gujarat Tourism in the Kutch region in Gujarat, India, it starts in November and the celebrated till March. Lots of tourists visit from different parts of the world just to see the beauty of the Great Rann of Kutch, one of the largest salt deserts in the world. Especially a full moon night gives a beautiful moment when the moonlight flashes on white desert sand. The Kutch Rann Utsav is famous for its many activities like folk music, folk dance, local food, cultural act shows, star gazing, ATV rides, camel safari, garba, dandiya raas, Live in Tents & many more activities at Rann Utsav.  
==History==
State tourism minister [[Jay Narayan Vyas|Jaynarayan Vyas]] proposed a museum in Siddhpur in later half of 2010.<ref name=":0">{{Cite book|last1=Krishanan|first1=K.|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=40KXDwAAQBAJ&q=bindu+sarovar+museum&pg=PA40|title=Archaeology, Cultural Heritage Protection and Community Engagement in South Asia|last2=Mahesh|first2=Vrushabh|date=2019-05-10|publisher=Palgrave Macmillan|year=2019|isbn=978-981-13-6237-8|editor1-last=Coningham|editor1-first=Robin|location=Durham UK|pages=31–43|doi=10.1007/978-981-13-6237-8_3|editor2-last=Lewer|editor2-first=Nick|access-date=2020-06-11|archive-date=2020-08-29|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200829121641/https://books.google.co.in/books?id=40KXDwAAQBAJ&pg=PA40&lpg=PA40&dq=bindu+sarovar+museum&source=bl&ots=JjF07Hde-g&sig=ACfU3U3MN3sBZtnMhQfNoNHRWn-ItRBqzg&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjhv8KKmPnpAhXSfH0KHQYIAZs4ChDoATAHegQICxAB#v=onepage&q=bindu%20sarovar%20museum&f=false|url-status=live}}</ref> It was estimated to cost {{INRConvert|6|c}} in 2010.<ref>{{cite web|last=|first=|year=2010|title=Expression of Interest for Pre-qualification of Contractors|url=https://www.gujarattourism.com/file-manager/tenders/194/museum_technical_tender_08092010.pdf|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200812072813/https://www.gujarattourism.com/file-manager/tenders/194/museum_technical_tender_08092010.pdf|archive-date=2020-08-12|access-date=|website=|publisher=Tourism Corporation of Gujarat Ltd.}}</ref> The museum was designed by the Shilanyas Design Consultants in 2012.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=2020-08-12|title=Bindu Sarovar & Siddhpur Museum|url=https://shilanyas.com/bindu-sarovar-siddhpur-museum|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200611071826/https://shilanyas.com/bindu-sarovar-siddhpur-museum|archive-date=2020-06-11|access-date=2020-08-12|website=Shilanyas Design Consultants}}</ref> It was inaugurated by the Gujarat State Chief Minister [[Vijay Rupani]] on 10 June 2017.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2017-06-10|title=Rs 400 crore development works inaugurated/launched in Patan district|url=https://www.deshgujarat.com/2017/06/10/rs-400-crore-development-works-inauguratedlaunched-in-patan-district/|access-date=2020-06-11|website=DeshGujarat|language=en-US|archive-date=2018-01-26|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180126125908/http://deshgujarat.com/2017/06/10/rs-400-crore-development-works-inauguratedlaunched-in-patan-district/|url-status=live}}</ref>


Rann Utsav celebrates in the Dhordo village of Kutch, 85 km from Bhuj. This district is famous for its various cultural and traditional shopping activities at Rann Utsav like - handicraft items, bandini sarees, traditional ornaments & many more items.  
== Architectural theme ==
Bindu Sarovar is a religiously important pilgrimage site in north Gujarat where ''matru [[Śrāddha|shraddh]]'' (post funereal rites of the mother) are held by Hindus. As the museum is located in the precinct of the Bindu Sarovar, the museum is constructed following its axis to present the continuity. A new diagonal path is added to it where the galleries are located.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=2020-08-12|title=Bindu Sarovar Museum|url=http://www.aakrutiarchitects.com/index.php/portfolios/bindu-sarovar-museum/|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200611073224/http://www.aakrutiarchitects.com/index.php/portfolios/bindu-sarovar-museum/|archive-date=2020-06-11|access-date=2020-08-12|website=Aakruti Architects}}</ref> To include themes of religious and ritual significance as well as history and society of the region, three galleries are established titled ''Tirtha'', ''Itihas'' and ''Samaj''.<ref name=":0" />


Also, there are many places to visit during the '''[https://www.gujaratrannutsav.com/ Kutch Rann Utsav Festival]''' like, Historical sites, Wild Life Sanctuary, Bustard Sanctuary, the Great White Rann of Kutch, Museums, Mandvi Beach, Aina Mahal, Prag Mahal, Indo-Pak Border, Palaces, Forts and more.
To present the ritual importance of the water as well as a sacred element, the water bodies are constructed around the museum building to have a visual connect for the visitor. The theme is also followed in the interiors.<ref name=":1" />
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== Galleries ==
The first ''Tirtha'' gallery presents religious and ritual activities held at Siddhpur.<ref name=":0" /> It is located on the lower level. The first circular chamber ''Garbhagriha'' is "dramatically" surrounded by natural light and water.<ref name=":1" /> It also include a theme of "primodial water" where life originates and ends to present the rituals associated with water at Bindu Sarovar.<ref name=":0" /> The wall frescoes narrates ten myths and legends associated with ''[[Śrāddha|shraddh]]'' ritual.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1" />


One of the highlights of the Rann Utsav is Tent City, Kutch Rann Utsav offers a truly unique accommodation experience – the Tent City, nestled amidst the vast white desert, under the stars. We offer comfortable and well-appointed accommodation options at Kutch Rann Utsav Tent City, from Non-A/C Swiss Cottages to Delux A/C Swiss Cottages, Premium Tents to Super Premium Tents, Rajwadi Suite to Darbari Suite. Our Kutch Rann Utsav Accommodation Option is designed to provide a comfortable and memorable stay in the vast expanse of the white desert. The Tent City Booking is simple, visit our website and select your package.  
The second ''Itihas'' gallery has artifacts, photographs and collections reflecting the history of the region. They includes original artifacts as well as replicas sourced from various public institutions and private collections.<ref name=":0" /> The facades and models are included in the gallery as an architectural elements. The displays has natural or neutral tones and either smooth white (corian) or textured (granite) surfaces. These displays and the partitions guide the movement path of a visitor.<ref name=":1" />


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The third ''Samaj'' gallery highlights the societal and cultural aspects of the people living in the region.<ref name=":0" /> It is positioned above the ''Itihas'' gallery.<ref name=":1" />
 
The museum also has a collection of historical artifacts as well as objects of everyday life. A replica of the ''[[torana]]'' gateway of the [[Rudra Mahalaya Temple|Rudra Mahalaya temple]] is constructed in the premises of the museum.<ref name=":0" />
 
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