A window into the hidden treasures of history. The Reserve Collection at Victoria Memorial Hall holds rare and priceless artefacts, meticulously preserved to reflect the depth, diversity, and enduring spirit of India’s cultural legacy. #VictoriaMemorial #ReserveCollection #HiddenTreasures #PreservingHistory #CulturalLegacy Ministry of Culture, Government of India Amrit Mahotsav Gajendra Singh Shekhawat Rao Inderjit Singh | Victoria Memorial, Kolkata

A charming corner inside Victoria Memorial Hall, the Souvenir Shop offers a collection of heritage-inspired mementos — from books and postcards to handcrafted keepsakes, each carrying a story of history and culture. ️ #VictoriaMemorial #SouvenirShop #MuseumMemories #CulturalKeepsakes #HeritageInYourHands Ministry of Culture, Government of India Amrit Mahotsav Gajendra Singh Shekhawat Rao Inderjit Singh | Victoria Memorial, Kolkata

2.4K views · 53 reactions | Standing tall in the heart of Kolkata, Victoria Memorial Hall is more than just a monument — it’s a testament to history, heritage, and timeless beauty. #VictoriaMemorialHall #KolkataHeritage #ArchitecturalMarvel #MonumentsOfIndia #CulturalLegacy #vmhkolkata Ministry of Culture, Government of India Amrit Mahotsav Gajendra Singh Shekhawat Rao Inderjit Singh | Victoria Memorial, Kolkata | Facebook

Did you know? The Angel of Victory on the central dome of Victoria Memorial Hall rotates when the wind blows at not less than 15 Kmph. Here are some more interesting facts: It is 4.9 metres high, as high as three average humans standing on top of each other Made of bronze and weighs 3.5 tons, about half as heavy as an elephant Elevation of such a heavy figure at a height of more than 200 ft. and its rotational mechanism is no less than a feat of engineering! PMO India Ministry of Culture, Govern

As part of World Heritage Week 2025, Victoria Memorial Hall organised a special workshop on Talpatar Sipahi, conducted by Madanmohan Dutta and his team. This rare and traditional palm-leaf puppetry is believed to have originated during the Sepoy Mutiny of 1857 in pre-independence India, potentially emerging as a creative medium to mock British soldiers of the time. Today, Talpatar Sipahi stands as a fragile yet powerful reminder of local ingenuity, resistance, and storytelling. Through this work

Inside Victoria memorial kolkata #victoria #viralreels #reels2023 #reels #fbreels #sumansamanta #bangladesh | Suman Samanta | Facebook

Our guests are soaking in every moment of the VMH Cultural Fest 2025 – Sanskriti Para (Second Edition) and spreading the word to those yet to experience it. Join us and be part of this vibrant celebration of culture, on till 24 December. #VMHCulturalFest2025 #SanskritiPara #CulturalCelebration #ExperienceHeritage #VictoriaMemorialHall @ministryofculturegoi @gssjodhpur @raoinderjitsingh | Victoria Memorial, Kolkata