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The sixth exhibition and catalogue in the Indian Portrait series, from the collection of Anil Relia, focuses on the introduction of photography in India and its evolution up to Independence. The daguerreotype, ambrotype, carte de viste, cabinet cards, stereoviews, etc. are the different mediums that helped to preserve history. Photographs by famous names like Bourne & Shepherd, Lala Deen Dayal, Darogah Abbas Ali, Shamsuddin Lukmanji, S. Hormusjee, Shapur N. Bhedwar, Hurrychand Chintamon, etc. are shown in the exhibition.

The tenth exhibition in the series will showcase classical paintings from all across India. The exhibition will cover 300 years and a vast geographic region from Jammu to Thanjavur, allowing viewers to compare how different patrons wished to be remembered and observe how historical events shaped India’s painting traditions.

The eleventh exhibition featuring photographs by Jyoti Bhatt, capturing his life and of his contemporaries through Portraits.

About the Book: This book is an attempt to show how technology guided by spirituality can lead to happiness, and in the process, it may lead to the understanding of the Universal Consciousness or the Mind of God. The book is divided into three sections. The first section deals with how to make the mind powerful to gain inner peace. A happy and contented mind then sees the world in a different light. The second section dwells on how to improve the environment through technology, so it becomes liveable and sustainable. And the last section is about exploring space — the last frontier which can help in joining the individual with universal consciousness and understanding the mind of God. The book has been inspired by Patanjali’s Yoga sutras where it is shown that a Yogi after attaining supernatural powers can accelerate his path to liberation and everlasting happiness. About the Author: Anil K. Rajvanshi is a spiritual engineer! A mechanical engineering graduate of IIT Kanpur in early 1970s he went to U.S. for higher studies. In a fit of madness and arrogance, he left a very lucrative career in U.S. and came back in 1981 to rural India thinking that he will change India! India did not change but he changed. In the process of developing renewable energy technologies for rural areas he discovered himself and the great spiritual traditions of India. He runs a small rural NGO called Nimbkar Agricultural Research Institute in Phaltan, Maharashtra and does R&D in renewable energy, rural and sustainable development. For his work on renewable energy and sustainable development he has won many prestigious national and international award. In 2022 he was given one of India’s highest civilian award – Padma Shri. He also has a passion for writing articles on the interplay of spirituality and technology and has published more than 200 articles in various newspapers and news lines. He is passionate about teaching youngsters and gives inspirational lectures all over India and abroad.

This thought-provoking book delves into the profound connection between ancient Indian wisdom and modern challenges, exploring how the principles of Vastu Shastra impact individuals and nations alike. It examines the subtle energies imprinted on humans from birth, linking them to lifelong struggles and societal disharmony. Drawing from historical events, spiritual practices, and the 16 Sanskaras of Indian tradition, the book highlights the importance of adhering to natural laws for personal and collective well-being. Through vivid examples, such as the collapse of Bangladesh and the psychological impacts of India's historical events, the author emphasizes the need to realign with Sanatan Sanskriti (eternal culture) and its time-tested practices. With insights on national governance, family disputes, and individual growth, this book serves as a guide for restoring harmony and resilience in life and society. It is a call to action for embracing ancient wisdom to navigate contemporary complexities.