Archaeological museum at Ratnagiri is one of the important site museums of Odisha India. The museum consists of four galleries with a long stepped corridor displaying art objects and antiquities, mainly related to Buddhism, ranging from 5th to 13th century AD. Majority of these antiquities specially the elegant stone and bronze sculptures belong to tantric Buddhist Vajrayana sect.
In the first gallery Buddha in various poses, Avalokitesvara, Khasarpana, Lokesvara, Manjusri, Tara, one six armed deity all belonging to 9th to 11th century AD.
In the second gallery include stone sculpture of Buddha, Bodhisattvas, Jambhala, Tara in various poses, Vasudhara, Chunda, woman in dancing posture, Buddha in bhumisparsha-mudra seated on visvapadma etc.
The third gallery has been organised with images of Buddha, Stupas, Bodhisattva, Maitreya and some other Vajrayana deities.
The fourth gallery exhibits miscellaneous objects which include terracotta objects, seals and sealings, ivory objects, inscribed copper plates, potsherds and relic pots, objects of daily use, etc. The attraction of this gallery are the bronze images of Manjushri, Yamari, etc.
Best time to visit: Winter
District: Jajpur
Elevation: 11.6m
Open Time: 10Am-5PM
Popular Cuisine: Local Food
Attractions: Four galleries of the museum displaying art objects and antiquities related to Buddhism from 5th to 13th century AD.
Nearest Bus Stop: Ratnagiri
Nearest Railway Station: Jajpur Road (56km)
Travel Options: Bus, Cab
Nearest town: Jajpur (37km)
Distance from Bhubaneswar: 92 km