### Dr. Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar Unveils ‘Bharatmata’ Coffee Table Book

Udaipur, “Bharatmata embodies the divine form of Adishakti Jagdamba. Representing India's national identity as a goddess, the cover page features Rajarajeshwari Baan Mata Ji, the deity of the Mewar dynasty. Bharatmata is the divine inspiration that transcends caste, religion, and regional boundaries, uniting our people for ages and will continue to do so. Deep devotion to Bharatmata is the best path to bringing humanity closer to the divine,” said Dr. Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar, trustee of the Maharana Mewar Charitable Foundation and Maharaj Kumar of Udaipur.

Dr. Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar was speaking at the launch of the coffee table book ‘Bharatmata: Indian Nationalism as Expressed in Art, Architecture, and Literature’ edited by senior journalist, historian, and author Gunjan Agarwal. He highlighted that the rulers of Mewar were devoted worshipers of Baan Mataji and provided opportunities for the flourishing of Indian arts such as sculpture, architecture, and music.

Dr. Mayank Gupta, CEO of the Maharana Mewar Charitable Foundation, stated that the book edited by Gunjan Agarwal strengthens the spirit of devotion and sacrifice for Bharatmata. It aims to instill a sense of nationalism in the new generation.

Editor and author Gunjan Agarwal remarked that Bharatmata symbolizes the cultural and spiritual heritage of our country, expressed through Indian painting, sculpture, and literature for centuries.

The 336-page coffee table book features around 250 images of Bharatmata created by known and unknown artists from 1885 to 2020, including paintings, prints, and posters. It also provides illustrated and authentic information on essays, songs, poems, and quotes about Bharatmata, as well as Bharatmata temples across the country. The foreword for the book is written by Dr. Mohanrao Bhagwat, Chief of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh.