Haryana Prantiya Puratatva Sangrahalaya
| Place | Jhajjar, Rohtak |
|---|---|
| State | Haryana |
| Virtual Museum | No |
| Year of Establishment | 1961 |
| Museum Type | Archaeological / Heritage Museum |
| National Importance Museum | Yes |
| Address | Gurukul, Jhajjar, Haryana 124105 |
| Visiting Time | 08:00 AM – 05:00 PM (Summer) 09:00 AM – 04:00 PM (Winter). Open on all days. |
| Entry Fee | ₹10 (General entry subject to local trust updates) |
Museum Introduction
Established in 1959, the Swami Omanand Saraswati puratatva sangrahalaya (also known as the Haryana Prantiya Puratatva Sangarhalaya) is the largest museum in Haryana. Located at Gurukul in Jhajjar, it was founded through the dedicated efforts of Swami Omanand Saraswati, a freedom fighter and historian who collected antiquities from across India.
General Collections
The museum houses a massive and diverse collection of archaeological elements, including antique coins, inscriptions, copper plates, terracotta figures, and beads. It also features galleries dedicated to ancient weapons, manuscripts, and a wide variety of idols recovered from various historical sites.
Unique Historical Collections
Sita's Abduction Scene: A major attraction featuring a life-size idol depicting the kidnapping of Goddess Sita from Panchwati. Flexible Stone: A rare geological specimen of a stone that is naturally flexible. Seamless Wooden Chain: A meticulously crafted wooden chain made from a single piece of wood with no joints. Yaudheya Relics: Significant seals and coins from the Yaudheya Republic found at sites like Naurangabad.
Additional Information
| Archaeological Survey of India | No |
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| Notes | The museum is frequently cited as a "place of pride" for the town of Jhajjar and is considered a critical repository for the ancient history of the Haryana region. It serves as the primary home for artifacts excavated from the ancient site of Naurangabad (Bhiwani). |
| Artifacts | Idols of Lord Vishnu and Lord Ganesha; Coins from the Indo-Greek, Kushana, and Gupta periods; Terracotta seals from Nakanagar (1st–3rd century AD); Ancient weapons of the Indus Valley Civilization; Copper plates and birch bark manuscripts. |
| Highly Descriptive | Yes |
| Contact Details | +91 1251 256397 |
| Email ID | info@gurukuljhajjar.com |