01Museum Studies
Museum Walk
National Museum, New Delhi
An analysis of sculptural traditions and religious imagery across historical periods. We explore how museum curation shapes our understanding of the past.
Dikshita Jadhav
Art Historian
Heritage Practitioner
Public History Researcher
About
I am an art historian and heritage practitioner whose work explores the relationship between art, history, and cultural memory. I hold an MA in History of Art from the Indian Institute of Heritage.
While my primary research focus is on Buddhist visual culture, my work more broadly examines how monuments and objects are interpreted within museums and public discourse.
I have previously worked with the National Museum, New Delhi, conducting gallery walkthroughs and assisting with research on reserved collections.
Heritage Walks
Curated explorations of monuments, museums, and urban landscapes.
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02Buddhist Art
Kanheri Caves Walk
Kanheri Caves, Mumbai
Exploring one of western India’s most significant Buddhist monastic complexes, trade networks, and architectural development.
03Architecture
Delhi Heritage Walk
Humayun's Tomb, New Delhi
Focusing on Mughal garden-tomb architecture and its deep connections to Timurid and Persian design traditions.
04Social History
Rajgruha Walk
Dadar, Mumbai
A study of Rajgruha within the history of Ambedkarite thought and the broader movement for social justice in India.
Visual Archive
Academic Journey
Post-Graduation
MA History of Art
Indian Institute of Heritage
Formerly National Museum Institute
Delhi
Specialization
Diploma: Buddhist Studies & Archaeology
India Study Centre (INSTUCEN)
Mumbai
Certification
Preventive Conservation of Heritage Objects
INTACH Heritage Academy
Professional Training
New Delhi
Graduation
Bachelor of Arts - History
K.E.T.'S V . G. Vaze College of Arts, Science and Commerce
Mulund
Experience
Intern
National Museum, New Delhi
Gallery walkthroughs, assisted with cataloguing reserved collections, and exhibition research.
Exhibition Assistant
Bikaner House, New Delhi
Research and visitor engagement for "Fifth Dimensional Leap" exhibition.
Archives Curator
K.E.T.’s V. G. Vaze College
Initiated and curated the institutional archive while coordinating a team of researchers.
Publications
Accessibility in Museums: Barriers and Solutions National Seminar, Himachal State Museum
From Śramaṇa to Ambedkar: Shifting Paradigms for Education International Students’ Seminar, Jamia Millia Islamia
The Ambedkar Residence Rajgruha: Local History of Hindu Colony, Dadar Under consideration at The Mooknayak