There are very few occurrences in our history which are as defining as battle of Haldighati. This was said to have taken place in 1576. It brought the best out of the society, helped us identify what was right and wrong, and provided new dimensions to ethical behavior, self-pride and courage.
Nathdwara is a small habitation ,if i am not wrong,some 46-48 kilometers away from Udaipur. It holds immense significance to Hinduism because of Sri Nathji Temple. From Udaipur , first comes Delwara, then Eklingji. I have been lucky to tread that road many a time. ( another very sentimental temple for Hindus, specially Shivaites.) People of Mewar worship Eklingji as a god of course and also as a the current owner of the throne of Mewar.
Geographically , ancient Rajputana was divided into four regions and thus four lanquages, Mewar, Haroth, Marwar, Mewat. Most significant being Marwar and Mewar. The region of Mewar chiefly comprising of Udaipur, Kumbh, Chittorgarh. I have been fortunate enough to visit all these places.Now,along that road which runs from Udaipur to Nathdwara, there is a left turn, nearer to Nathdwara. That turn leads one to Haldighati, a dry area, of hills and ravines.
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