Bhagwatilal Rajpurohit
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Bhagwatilal Rajpurohit | |
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| Born | November 2, 1943 Chandodiya, Dhar district, Madhya Pradesh, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation(s) | Scholar, playwright, researcher |
| Known for | Research in Sanskrit and Hindi literature; deciphering inscriptions; plays in Sanskrit, Hindi, and Malwi |
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Bhagwatilal Rajpurohit (born 2 November 1943) is an Indian scholar, playwright, and researcher known for his work in Sanskrit, Hindi, and Malwi literature. He has contributed to the preservation and study of Indian epigraphy, classical literature, and regional culture. In 2024, he was conferred the Padma Shri, India's fourth highest civilian award, for his contributions to literature and education.[1][2][3][4][5]
Early life and education
[edit]Rajpurohit was born in Chandodiya village, Dhar district, Madhya Pradesh. He earned master's degrees in Sanskrit, Hindi, and Ancient Indian History and Culture, and later completed a doctorate from Vikram University, Ujjain.[6]
Career
[edit]Rajpurohit is proficient in Hindi, Sanskrit, Prakrit, Pali, Apabhramsha, and Malwi. He has held academic positions including Director of the Maharaja Vikramaditya Research Institute, Ujjain, and Professor of Hindi at Sandipani Mahavidyalaya. His research work includes deciphering ancient Indian Brahmi inscriptions and studying literary accounts related to Vikramaditya and Rajabhoj.[7]
He has published over a hundred books and edited several previously unpublished works. His contributions include studies on the origins of modern Indian languages and research related to historical figures such as Patanjali.[8]
Literary work
[edit]Rajpurohit has authored more than fifty plays in Sanskrit, Hindi, and Malwi, often based on historical and mythological themes. Notable works include Kalidascharitam, Shree Krishna Ujjaini, Raja Bhoj, Meera, and Kaikayi. He has translated Sanskrit plays into Hindi and Malwi, including the complete works of Kalidasa. His adaptations of Meghadoot and Ritusamhara into Hindi songs have been performed in cultural events.[9][10]
Cultural activities
[edit]Rajpurohit has participated in cultural events including the Bhartrihari Utsav, Vikramaditya Utsav, Bhoj Utsav, and Kalidas Samaroh. He contributed to the establishment of the Rajpurohit Ashram in Ujjain and the Malwi Kala Sanskriti Sansthan.[11][12]
Awards
[edit]Rajpurohit has received several recognitions, including:
- Kalidas Award (1963, 1964)
- Bhoj Award of Madhya Pradesh Sanskrit Academy (1986, 1990, 1992, 2000)
- Bal Krishna Sharma Navin Puraskar, Madhya Pradesh Sahitya Parishad (1990)
- Dr. Radhakrishna Award, Madhya Pradesh Higher Education Grant Commission (1990, 1992)
- Sanskrit Shikhar Samman, Government of Madhya Pradesh (2023)
- Amrit Award, Sangeet Natak Akademi (2023)[13]
References
[edit]- ^ "Padma Awards 2024 Citation" (PDF). Padma Awards. Retrieved 29 June 2025.
- ^ "Padma Awards 2024 Announced". Press Information Bureau. 25 January 2024. Retrieved 29 June 2025.
- ^ "Ujjain: Bhagwati Lal Rajpurohit received Padma Shri; listen to Bhagwati Lal's own story". ABP Live. Retrieved 29 June 2025.
- ^ "राष्ट्रपति द्रौपदी मुर्मू ने रामलाल बार्थ, ओमप्रकाश शर्मा और भगवतीलाल राजपुरोहित को पद्मश्री से सम्मानित किया". Zee News (Hindi) (in Hindi). Retrieved 29 June 2025.
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- ^ "कौन हैं भगवतीलाल राजपुरोहित जिन्हें साहित्य में मिला पद्मश्री". Zee News Hindi. Retrieved 29 June 2025.
- ^ "पद्मश्री से सम्मानित होंगे भगवतीलाल राजपुरोहित". Dainik Bhaskar. 26 January 2024. Retrieved 29 June 2025.
- ^ "डॉ भगवतीलाल राजपुरोहित को पद्मश्री". ETV Bharat. Retrieved 29 June 2025.
- ^ "4 From State to Receive Padma Shri". The Free Press Journal. 25 January 2024. Retrieved 29 June 2025.
- ^ "Padma Shri Awards To 4 From Madhya Pradesh, Meet Those Who Have Done Us Proud". The Free Press Journal. 28 January 2024. Retrieved 29 June 2025.
- ^ "पद्मश्री से सम्मानित हुए डॉ भगवतीलाल राजपुरोहित". Humsamvet. Retrieved 29 June 2025.
- ^ "उज्जैन के माच कलाकार ओमप्रकाश शर्मा को पद्मश्री सम्मान". Naidunia (in Hindi). Retrieved 29 June 2025.
- ^ "Two Masters of Ujjain Receive Padma Awards". NDTV MPCG. Retrieved 29 June 2025.