The princely state if the Jhalas, Jhalawar was created in 1838 A.D., after being separated from Kota by the British. Remarkable contributions from various rulers including Zalim Singh I made it a culturally rich state. Lying in the south-eastern region of Rajasthan at the edge of the Malwa plateau, Jhalawar has rocky but water-laden verdant landscape, unlike much of Rajasthan. One of the oldest museums of Rajasthan established in 1915 A.D. Situated in the old Garh Palace near the Bhawani Natya Shala is the Government Museum.
The museum exhibits an array of rare manuscripts, sculptures, coins, paintings, statues of various deities, old inscriptions (dating back to 5th and 7th century), etc. Many idols displayed in the museum were recovered form various ruins. One of the highlights of this museum is the Ardhnarishvara Natraj statue, which was also displayed in Moscow during the Festival of India celebrations. Timings : 10.00 A.M. to 4.30 PM.
Closed : Fridays and gazetted holidays. |
