Abhay Prabhavana Museum and Knowledge Centre in Pune has launched immersive educational initiatives seeking to ignite and instill pride in India’s value system, encouraging students to explore and embody the civilizational wisdom encoded in ethics, thought and in art.
The museum blends the ancient with the avant-garde. Through immersive storytelling, state-of-the-art design, and thought-provoking exhibits, Abhay Prabhavana brings to life the profound tenets of Jain philosophy, Indian heritage, and the message of compassionate and conscious living.
Tailored for school and college students across disciplines – from humanities to design – the programme features thoughtfully created group tours led by academicians. These guided journeys unveil 30 state-of-the-art galleries, each a portal into themes such as philosophy, traditions, artistic expressions and social practices.
The experience is both panoramic and personal. Set amid 20 acres of landscaped gardens, highlights include the towering 100 feet Manstambh, symbolizing spiritual elevation, the resplendent 43 feet sculpture of Rishabhdev: the first Tirthankar who introduced civilizational markers, and the Plaza of Equanimity, designed to inspire inner reflection. These architectural marvels are not just monumental, they are living metaphors of India’s inclusive and enduring ethos.
Through immersive experiences, digital installations, and aesthetic design, students encounter c not as a static relic, but as a dynamic, lived experience. They are then invited to reflected and respond – through articles, speeches, sketches, and creative expressions – fostering a personal connection with the values they witness.
This initiative marks a significant stride in cultural education. Reflecting on vision behind the project, Shri Abhay Firodia, Founder of Abhay Prabhavana Museum and Chairman of the Amar Prerana Trust, shared, “Design, creativity, and knowledge must be rooted in meaning. Through this initiative, we hope to encourage young minds to understand and carry forward the spirit of our civilizational ethos – one where values are not merely remembered, but lived and reimagined through new forms.”
