Rastra Mandir
The Mahal
At one time, it was the principal guest house of Maharana Sajjan Singh of Mewar. Maharishi Dayanand Saraswati was accommodated in this Mahal by his royal host. However over the years, it fell into neglect and could not withstand the ravages of time. Once its main gate too crumbled down due to rains. The Trust got the main gate built, with a domed pavilion above, both in line with the original architecture style of Navlalakha Mahal and named this gate as a Swami Tattvabodh Dwar.
Mapping Dayanand Travels
Maharishi Dayanand undertook long and strenuous journeys across the country. After leaving home, he spent 14 years (1846-60), wandering in the quest of knowledge, dependable teachers and Yogis. This quest ended when he found his Guru for three years (1860-63) to get initiated in the study of Vedas. After this, he again set out on his unending journey to radiate the light of Vedic learning among the masses and rid them of their darkness and ignorance. This he did for good twenty years(1863-83) till his nirvana. Despite the rather primitive means of transportation in his day, these travels covering thousands of kilometers speak of Swamiji’s devotion to truth and humanity. A map, depicting his travels throughout the country is displayed near the entrance of the Mahal.
The Interior of the Mahal
Like the entrance gate. The interior of the Mahal too was worn out and in a poor state. The Trust undertook to renovate it at a huge cost. Now this Satyarth Prakash Bhawan, with its lush green lawns, is a delight to the eye. Hundreds of guests and devotees flock to this historical and hallowed place to have a glimpse of it. For the convenience of these visitors, many room and conveniences have been built.
The Vedic Bookshop
As a source of inspiration to hundreds of visitors to the memorial, an ‘Aarsh Literature Sales Center’ has also been set up, close to the entrance of the Mahal. From here, one can get the Vedic literature, other publications which elevate the spiritual, national, social and family life of individuals and cassettes of devotional songs (Bhajan). Literature of the estimated value of Rs. 35 lakhs has been sold through this Centre in the last 12 years.
Sanskar Veethika and 3D Theater
The world-renowned Aryavarta Art Gallery at Navlakha Mahal, Udaipur, has been attracting thousands of visitors each year. To further expand this, a 3D theater of the highest quality is being developed, where short films suitable for students will be shown.
Here Satyarth Prakash Was Written
In the flank of the right hand verandah is the holiest of the holies, the chamber in which Maharishi Dayauand sat regularly to write his immortal Satyarth Prakash.
Yajnashala
ajna and Yajnashala have a pivotal place in the culture of the Aryans. This gorgeous Yajnashala and its Yajnavedi have been built under the supervision of Vedic scholars and are strictly in accordance with the Aryan traditions.
Up to 500 devotees can be seated at one time. In this colorful Yajnashala, Vedic hymns on the glory of the Yajna together with their Hindi translations are painted on the wall surrounding the Yajnashalal.
This Yajnashalal is in use for holding morning and evening Yajnas every day. Large scale Yajnas, accompanied by chanting of the hymns of different Vedas and Vedkatha are held this Yajnashala.
Sadhana Kutir
Determined to build up the historical Navalakha Mahal as an international memorial and propagate the ideology of the Vedas far and wide, Shri Hanuman Prasad Choudhary wound up his flourishing business and mundane life. To him, this was the best way to devote the rest of his life, on full time basis, to his avowed objective. In this process, he had to abandon hid residential house which was disposed off. Donating Rs. One Crore to the Trust, this illustrious devotee of Dayanand has taken up residence in the Sadhana Kutir, situated in the premises of Navalakha Mahal.
Mata Leelavanti Vedic Sanskriti prashikshan Kendra
With the aim of creating a beutiful space in Navlakha Mahal an airconditioned hall has been built for various purposes like Yog Prashikshan, various cmpetetions,summer camps etc. with the help of Rs.30 lakhs donated by Karmayogi Mahashaya Dharma Pal Ji, Delhi.