Blessed Craft

In Celestial Company at MAP, Bengaluru, draws from the museum's extensive collection of over 100,000 artefacts to spotlight the companions of Hindu deities

- Nikhil Sardana

This festive season, the Museum of Art & Photography (MAP), Bengaluru, invites visitors to step In Celestial Company, a captivating exhibition that brings to life the divine helpers, mythical creatures and wondrous attendants who accompany gods and goddesses through legend and ritual. On view until February 15, 2026, the show draws from MAP's extensive collection of over 100,000 artefacts. The exhibition invites viewers to reflect on how imagination, faith, and artistry have long intersected to shape the sacred imagery. Through its vibrant design and layered curation, the show celebrates India's artistic heritage and the universal appeal of its mythic imagination. Curated by Priya Chauhan, it turns the sp