Harsh, Sikar Explained

Harsh
Settlement Type:mountain
Pushpin Map:India Rajasthan#India
Pushpin Label Position:right
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Rajasthan, India
Coordinates:27.52°N 75.18°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: India
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Rajasthan
Subdivision Type2:District
Subdivision Name2:Sikar
Unit Pref:Metric
Elevation M:944.88
Population Total:608616
Population As Of:2001
Population Density Km2:auto
Demographics Type1:Languages
Demographics1 Title1:Official
Demographics1 Info1:Hindi
Timezone1:IST
Utc Offset1:+5:30
Iso Code:RJ-IN

Harsh is a village in Sikar tehsil in Sikar district in Rajasthan, India. It is a place of religious importance. Harshnath is an old Hindu temple situated in Harsh Village. In 2001, the population of the village was 6016, out of which 772 are Scheduled Caste and 58 are Scheduled Tribe people.[1] It is at latitude 27.52, longitude 75.18 and 554 meters in altitude. The place is known for Harasnath temple at Mt. Harsha (c. mid-10th century).[2] It is known for an inscription created in 961 AD.[3]

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Notes and References

  1. http://www.ceoraj.nic.in/Census2001/DIST_SIKAR_DL006.PDF Delimitation Commission Report
  2. http://www.britannica.com/women/article-65327 Article in Britanica
  3. https://www.jstor.org/pss/25152300 Some Unpublished Sculpture from Harshagiri