The Board of Directors of The Institute of Jainology are delighted that His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales will be launching the JAINpedia project and website, at the Victoria & Albert Museum on 18th November 2010.
Leaders of the Jain community and Project stakeholders will be present at the launch and will have an opportunity to meet His Royal Highness.
You can also be a part of this ground breaking project by attending the JAINpedia Diwali at the Victoria & Albert Museum this weekend, 13th and 14th November 2010.
The full programme of events being held this weekend is:
Rangoli Display
Date: 13-14 November 2010
Time: 10.00am — 5.30pm
JAINpedia Display Tours
Date: 13-14 November 2010
Time: 10.00am — 5.30pm
JAINpedia Treasure Hunt
Date: 14 November 2010
Time: 10.00am — 5.30pm
Jain Stories
Date: 14 November 2010
Time: 12.00pm & 3.00pm
JAINpedia is a 5 year project taking Jainism into the 21st century. Besides a rich online website showcasing rare and sacred manuscripts, the project is conducting a series of exhibitions, cultural events, and educational activities at partner institutions:the Victoria & Albert Museum, the British Library, the Bodleian Library and the Wellcome Trust Library.
To find out more about JAINpedia, our events and museum tours please contact:
Email: bansri.mehta@jainpedia.org
