List of important items

Nataraja

• With its design and dimensions based on Hindu writings on art, the sculpture represents Shiva as the lord of dance and dramatic arts.
• This bronze four-armed item depicts Abhaya Mudra with his lower left hand thrown across his body, his upper left hand holding a flame in an open palm, and his right hand holding a damaru.

Thirthankaas: 12th Century CE

• On a pedestal, three Thirthankaras are seated.
• On the back of the prabhaali, there is an inscription
• Dates from the 12th century.
• It documents Jasadeva's donation of the image to the Brahma gotra. 
• A Tirthankarais a person who has mastered the sasra, or cycle of death and rebirth, on their own and paved the way for others to follow. 

Paper Painting depicting Rasikpriya and Lingodhbhava

• (Left) This is a large painting on paper by an anonymous painter depicting the scene possibly influenced by the famed works of Rasikapriya composed by poet Keshava Das [1555-1617]. The reverse of the painting bears a rubber stamp marking which clearly states that it once formed part of the personal collection of Maharaja of Bikaner and was duly accessioned in 1964.
• (Right) This object is depicting Siva as Lingodhbhava. The image depicts a four-armed Siva within the linga, representing the eternal flame. On the bottom Vishnu is depicted as a boar digging deep into the earth. Brahma is depicted as a swan flying to reach the sky.

Lord Buddha, Quranic verses

• (Left) A red speckled sandstone statue of Lord Buddha from the 7th-8th centuries.
• (right) Copper and brass plates with Quranic verses. 

Surya-Brahma

• (Left) Surya:Riding on a chariot drawn by seven horses.
• (right) Brahma: Three-headed, two-armed holding Kamandala in left hand and rosary in right hand.

Standing Buddha

• Religious sculptures from Buddhism - Standing Buddha