New Book to Highlight the Grandeur Hadoti ke mandir

Kota: As India increasingly turns its focus towards temple culture, the publication of the book "Hadoti ke mandir" is particularly significant. The work of renowned historian from Jhalawar district and Maharana Kumbha Award recipient Lalit Sharma, this book is no less than a research masterpiece. After extensive study of authentic texts and firsthand explorations, Sharma meticulously compiles information on 40 temples across the Hadoti region, including Bhimgarh, Kakuni, Dehlanpur, Budhadit, Ataru, Vilas Garh, Chhinahari Panihari, Ratlai, Naklang, Chandramouleshwar, Nagda, Sahrod, Char Chouma, Kolana, Dhoti, Kanwaleshwar, and Keshavrai Patan.

This publication is the first to provide comprehensive details about the major temples from all four districts of Hadoti—Kota, Baran, Bundi, and Jhalawar—in one place. It not only offers extensive descriptions of these temples but also includes details about the idols housed in various museums, enhancing its scholarly and artistic value.

The book carefully considers the architectural styles and sculpture art of the temples and includes chapters that make understanding the various parts of the temples and the status of the idols more accessible. This book is an invaluable document for enthusiasts eager to learn about the temples of the Hadoti region and serves as an essential reference for archaeologists and researchers.

Despite Hadoti's rich historical and archaeological wealth, it has remained largely underpublished in the area of historical documentation, often overshadowed by writings under royal patronage. Historically part of Malwa and later ruled by various Rajput dynasties, Hadoti's invaluable heritage has been explored by some enthusiastic British researchers post the establishment of the Archaeological Department in the late 19th century. However, their studies often lacked a comprehensive examination of the historical, archaeological, and artistic aspects, which this book seeks to provide.

The contribution of Lalit Sharma to the field of history, through his detailed and easily understandable writing style, has earned him a distinct place among Indian historians. He has authored 16 books, covering various aspects of history, for which he has been honored with the Maharana Kumbha Award by the Mewar Foundation Trust of Udaipur.

"Hadoti ke mandir" is published by Sahityagar, Jaipur and is priced at ₹500. It is available on Amazon and Flipkart. This publication follows the previous significant work, "The Ancient Glory of Hadoti" co-authored by Dr. Prabhat Kumar Singhal and the former Superintendent of Archaeology, Umrao Singh of the Kota State Museum, which is also an important part of the series on Hadoti's heritage.