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Darshan Museum
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10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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FREE ENTRY TO ALL VISITORS --- Darshan is not really a 'museum' in the conventional sense of the term. Although it does what every museum does, keeps alive a memory, but at Darshan, it's done through 3D Holographics, Life-Like Statues, Realistic Sets, Hi-Def Audio, HD Video, Theatrical Lighting and much more!Darshan is the next step in story-telling. The visitor literally 'walks' into a scene and the scene 'plays out' before your eyes! Each scene is brought to life through realistic sets, and within the set are various props that help to recreate the scene before you. For the first time in the country has 3D Holographics been used in a show! Characters appear in thin air and act out scenes before your very eyes! A truly magical experience!Darshan tells the beautiful story of a Saint of Modern India, Sadhu T L Vaswani. He was a visionary, an educationist, a spiritual giant, a poet and much, much more! His life bore witness to the universal ideals of Unity, Brotherhood of all life, Compassion, Love for all, Peace. He inspired many to work for the cause of the independence of India alongside with Gandhi, he worked for women upliftment years before modern society did it, by starting a Women's Education Movement called the Mira Movement in Education. The Mira Movement in Education has now spread to many cities and thousands of young girls benefit from it. He was an animal rights activist, his birthday, 25th November, is celebrated as Animal Rights Day and crores of people pledge to abstain from food of violence on this day every year! He was a spiritual giant. He spread the Eternal Message of the Saints and Rishis amongst the common man and made the Divine accessible to everyone. Ever a believer in the Unity of All Life, He promoted no one religion but taught that all religions lead to but One Goal. The Paths are Many but the Goal is One! His spiritual poetry has been compiled into the largest compilation of Spiritual Poetry by a single author in the world! It is called the Nuri Granth and is revered by his followers as a storehouse of spiritual wisdom and knowledge.We invite you to come and experience His simplicity, His wisdom, His purity, His unique life at Darshan!
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  • Girija_09
    Pune, India1 contribution
    Great place I've ever seen in my life
    Hello I'm girija Ghodke from st miras high this museum is our school museum and I suggest you'll to visit DARSHAN MUSEUM. By my personal experience I tell you'll that it's very amazing museum.I can't describe this museum in words.
    Visited December 2022
    Traveled with friends
    Written December 21, 2022
  • VS_
    1 contribution
    A must visit if you are in Pune
    I recently visited the Darshan Museum with my family and it was an incredible experience. The interactive shows truly bring the life and message of Sadhu Vaswani to life through clever use of technology such as 3D holographic imagery, digital audio, and HD video. The sets and sculptures were also elaborately detailed and added to the immersive experience. The museum not only offers an uplifting and spiritually moving time but also showcases valuable life lessons that can be applied to all. I highly recommend a visit to the Darshan Museum for anyone looking for a unique and educational experience. It is a must visit.
    Visited January 2023
    Traveled with family
    Written January 28, 2023
  • Farshid Irani
    2 contributions
    Life Transforming & Truly Inspirational !!!
    The simplicity & caring nature of the life of Sadhu Vaswani ji touched me the most, which is generally what goes unnoticed as people are so busy acquiring for themselves & their families... The feeling of oneness towards all beings (especially birds & animals) is of special mention as generally we consider them as beings only for our enjoyment, utility value and taste-buds satisfaction. The manner in which the life & teachings of Sadhu Vaswani ji have been depicted in Darshan is very inspiring and truly worth visiting. Even if we can hold onto any 1 of the ideas then it can transform our lives and we will be able to offer our bit, for all that we have taken from Mother Earth. These Godmen such as Sadhu Vaswani ji, Swami Chinmayanandaji and so many other saints are living examples of God's Grace on All of us & we should consider ourselves very fortunate that we were able to come in contact with them to transform our lives forever... They are living scriptures in front of us... Let us offer our best to the world as an Offering UNTO HIM, The Almighty Lord. Thank You Very Much !
    Visited February 2023
    Written February 4, 2023
  • Shiraz Patrawala
    Mumbai, India1 contribution
    Must visit once
    Very educational, well curated by the staff, no photography or videos allowed, beautifully presented, only in our case, unfortunately, there was a technical issue due to which we missed an important segment of his life. Otherwise wonderful depiction of Sadhu Vaswani 's life story. Highly inspired. Do visit this place if you are in Pune. Timings very convenient from 10-6. Shows happening every hour. Must surrender your mobile, food and drinks.
    Visited March 2023
    Traveled with family
    Written March 11, 2023
  • Devesh J
    1 contribution
    A MUST WATCH FREE EXPERIENTIAL EXPERIENCE.
    Amazing experience in a very nicely presented format, with short experiential stories of Dada TL VASWANI. Total 90 minutes spread across 8 sections/ halls. A TOTALLY FREE experience makes it a must watch for an entire family which will surely ignite empathy and love in your hearts forever.
    Visited April 2023
    Written April 9, 2023
  • Manntasha shaikh
    1 contribution
    It was a great experience also you should visit too
    Darshan museum!! It's a very amazing place you should visit as you get to know great values which will help you become a more good person... There is the whole story very beautifully told about the sadhu vaswani also there are the things which they used and much moreee... Also it's a very peaceful place u must visit !!
    Visited July 2023
    Traveled with friends
    Written July 7, 2023
  • Explore25530294945
    1 contribution
    One of the best experience
    It was an amazing experience the atmosphere was very calm and peaceful.....must visit if you live in Pune. The 3d short,. Vide clip real voice of Sadhu Vaswani ji I can't express in words it just fabulous time I spent at the museum........
    Visited July 2023
    Traveled with friends
    Written July 10, 2023
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Seema
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A Must for Your Travel Bucket List
Dec 2021 • Family
The museum indeed is a piece of art. The use of various paintings, projections, holograms, statues is excellent. It makes one feel as if he/she has actually entered Rev. Sadhu Vaswani ji's life and is getting to experience every incident live. The atmosphere is perfect for people from all ages. There can be no one who won't get inspired and have a spiritual takeaway. The show takes one through emotional scenes that give goosebumps. If in Pune or afar, one must visit this 8th wonder.
Written August 27, 2022
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Sindhi History
Dec 2019
It was happiness to be able to see how our culture was in the last century before n after partition. My parents moved out of Hyderabad just after 1947 and we always had hopes of visiting Sind.
With the present situation in Pakistan, we will have to just settle for museums and stories from our elders
Written January 29, 2020
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Rakesh R
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Entertaining Method to understanding social values & happiness
Jan 2020
If anyone want real happiness then you should visit Darshan Museum. They illustrates about searching of real happiness in life by Attractive 3D Laser Light & Sound Effect. There are various themes setup like Village, Market, Ship, Forest, Temple, Palace etc,. Setup of themes environment feels as real, So we all enjoyed whole show. Samadhi of Vaswani Ji is having positive vibration.
we got new hope and energy, to be happy and how to make other happy.
Written January 20, 2020
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Thank you for your visit.
Written January 29, 2020
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Manjunath H Gowda
Bengaluru, India12 contributions
Absolutely Amazing Experience
Jun 2022
Had seen this while cycling in Pune and was curious about this place. Had made a mental note to visit this place sometime. Luckily One of my plans got cancelled on a saturday and took that time to visit here.

What a wonderful experience it was. When I went there, a new batch had just gone in and I was asked to wait for sometime. After 45 mins, I was asked to enter. I was told that a school had booked all the slots for 180 students and hence there was a wait.

Its really a shame that I did not know about Shri Sadhu Vaswani earlier. Such a great personality with simple yet effective teachings and beliefs. Really impressed by him and great to look upto such personalities for inspiration.

What is impressive about this place is the way in which we get to know about Shri Sadhu Vaswani. Its presented very differently than the way we have normally seen anywhere in India. You almost get immersed in it and feel you are part of it. The technicians who have worked on this have created something magical and this should be used as a template to let our generation and future generations learn about the great personalities we have had in our country.

I would highly recommend it to anyone. Maybe the kids below 10 years may find it difficult to be quiet,listen and watch it but above 10 is absolutely fine. Its a MUST for adults.

At last, I would like to thank the staff(right from the security to the people who admitted us to the ones who took us around inside). All the staff were super helpful and answered every single question with patience. Given that it was a busy day for them, I was pleasantly surprised that they had the energy and patience to make sure I had good experience.
Written July 5, 2022
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Amar Chaurasia
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Must visit
Nov 2021 • Solo
The experience of visiting this place has mesmerized me. I would suggest everyone who visits Pune must spent some time in this museum. As an Architect I would like to add that it is really a appreciable work of visual art and light effects.
Written November 17, 2021
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Shruti gupta
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Mesmerizing experience
Dec 2022 • Friends
Amazing place undoubtedly. A must visit place to have an inspirational and spiritual breakthrough. We got to know about this place from a close friend and we had no idea what we were about to experience. It was the depiction of the life story of sadhu Vaswani who dedicated his life for the poor and had great faith and compassion for people. The entry is free of cost and you would be amazed to see the kind of technology that has been used to depict the story. Holograms, props, lights and pictures. It's a must visit place in pune.
Written December 4, 2022
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Chandana Roy
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An unforgettable experience
Nov 2020 • Friends
This museum is a beautiful blend of culture along with Sadhu Vaswani's extraordinary legacy. The exhibits provide a very crisp understanding of the sequence of events that led him to become a saint. I encourage everyone to visit this museum to gain a spiritual insight towards life.
Written October 22, 2021
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Bhakti Agarwal
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"Beautiful & Peaceful Experience"
Feb 2022
It was an amazing experience visiting the Darshan Museum. The depiction of statues portraying some of life incidents of Dada J P Vaswani & his Guru Sadhu Vaswani gives goosebumps as if they are actually standing in front of us.
The volunteers were very helpful and guided us through the various parts of the museum very smoothly & gave us a lot of information about Sadhu Vaswani and his teachings.
After visiting this museum my mind became calm & composed.
Visiting this museum is highly recommended for eternal peace.
Written February 13, 2022
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Darshika
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Life changing experience
Mar 2021 • Friends
It's a life changing experience, I request every one kindly visit Darshan museum Pune, Sadhu Vaswani Mission.
You will definitely take something with you.
Come, visit and pass on your experience to others too.
Written March 8, 2021
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Vidhi k
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Life changing 3
Jan 2021 • Friends
We were astonished to see such a wonderful experience exists in Pune City A must visit for everyone TrulyA life changing experience
Amazing use of technology...a spiritual journey...
Staff is v Cooperative ,spaces are well maintained and properly sanitized
Written February 3, 2021
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