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{{Infobox museum<br />
| name = Dharohar Museum<br />
| image = <!-- Kurukshetra University logo.jpg --> <br />
| map_type = India Haryana<br />
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| coordinates = {{coord|29.9657|76.8370|display=inline}}<br />
| established = <br />
| dissolved =<br />
| collection = <br />
| location = [[Kurukshetra University]] campus, [[Kurukshetra]], Haryana, India<br />
| type = Museum<br />
| visitors = <br />
| director = <br />
| curator = <br />
| publictransit = Kurukshetra bus stand<br />
| website = {{URL|http://www.dharoharmuseum.in/|Dharohar Museum}}<br />
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The '''Dharohar Museum''' is located on the [[Kurukshetra University]] campus, [[Kurukshetra]], Haryana, India.<ref name=Dr1>[http://haryanatourism.gov.in/showpage.aspx?contentid=5791 Dharohar Museum - Haryana Tourism]</ref><ref name=Dr2>{{Cite web |url=http://www.dharoharmuseum.in/ |title=Dharohar Museum homepage |access-date=26 April 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160422071557/http://www.dharoharmuseum.in/ |archive-date=22 April 2016 |url-status=dead }}</ref><br />
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==History==<br />
The ''Dharohar Museum'' was set up in [[Kurukshetra University]]'s golden jubilee year to exhibit archeological, cultural and architectural history and heritage of Haryana.<ref name=Dr4>{{cite web|url=http://www.rajhry.com/haryana_search_details.aspx?id=2538&type=1|title=DHAROHAR MUSEUM IN KURUKSHETRA UNIVERSITY, KURUKSHETRA, HARYANA, KURUKSHETRA, HARYANA Search in Rajasthan Haryana|accessdate=26 April 2016}}</ref><br />
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==Sections and exhibits==<br />
The museum has 23 sections and galleries showcasing different aspects of Harynavi culture:<ref name=Dr1/><ref name=Dr2/><br />
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# [[Kurukshetra University|The Kurukshetra University: A Glimpse of History]]<br />
# War-Heroes<br />
# [[List of Indian independence activists|Freedom Fighters]]<br />
# Architectural Heritage of Haryana<br />
# Archaeological Heritage of Haryana<br />
# Folk Musical Instruments of Haryana<br />
# Wall Paintings<br />
# Manuscripts<br />
# Gher (Cattle Shed)<br />
# Agriculture & Folk Festivals<br />
# Water Heritage of Haryana<br />
# [[Hookah|Hukka]]<br />
# [[Charpai|Chaarpais]] (Cots)<br />
# Domestic Articles of Haryana<br />
# Art and Craft of Haryana<br />
# Transportations of Haryana<br />
# Professional artifacts/tools of Haryana<br />
# Haryanvi Ornaments<br />
# Haryanavi Rasois<br />
# Folk Costumes of Haryana<br />
# Theatre Chamber<br />
# Library and Research<br />
# Raj Kishan Nain Photo Gallery<br />
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==Open-air theatre==<br />
There is open-air theatre for Haryanavi folk art, music and dance performances.<ref name=Dr1/><ref name=Dr2/><br />
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==Gallery==<br />
<gallery><br />
Hitopadesha.jpg|[[Hitopadesha]]<br />
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==See also==<br />
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* [[History_of_Haryana#Museum|List of Museums in Haryana]]<br />
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* [[Panchkula#Museum|Haryana State Museum]] at Panchkula<br />
* [[Haryana Rural Antique Museum]] at HAU Hisar<br />
* [[Jahaj Kothi Museum]] at Hisar fort<br />
* [[Rakhigarhi Indus Valley Civilisation Museum]] near Hisar<br />
* [[Sheikhpura Kothi]] near Hansi<br />
* [[Kurukshetra Panorama and Science Centre]] at Kurukshetra<br />
* [[Shrikrishna Museum]] at Kurukshetra<br />
* [[Sheikh Chilli's Tomb]] at Kurukshetra <br />
* [[Rewari Railway Heritage Museum]] at Rewari railway station<br />
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==References==<br />
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==External links==<br />
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y4DkthZ_dtU Video documentary on Dharohar museum]<br />
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{{Haryana}}<br />
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[[Category:Kurukshetra]]<br />
[[Category:Tourist attractions in Kurukshetra district]]<br />
[[Category:Museums in Kurukshetra]]</div>
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