Re: Alha Udal Story In Hindi Pdf 29
Odina Conkright
According to the legend, Alha and Udal were children of the Dasraj, a successful commander in the army of Chandel king Parmal. They belonged to the Banaphar clan, which are of mixed Ahir and Rajput descent,[1][2][3][4][5] Purana states that Mahil a Rajput and an enemy of Alha and Udal said that Alha has come to be of a different family (kule htnatvamagatah) because his mother is an Aryan Ahir.[6]
The Bhavishya Purana, a Sanskrit text, states that Alha's mother was called Devaki and was a member of the Ahir caste. The Ahirs are among the "oldest pastoralists" and were rulers of Mahoba.[7]
In addition to the Aalha Khand and the Bhavishya Purana, the story of Alha is also found in a number of medieval manuscripts of the Prithviraj Raso. There is also a belief that the story was originally written by Jagnik, bard of Mahoba, but no manuscript has been found.[8]
According to one version of the story, Aalha and Udal were born in the medieval period in the kingdom of Mahoba, which is not far from Maihar. They were known for their unparalleled courage and loyalty to their queen and the goddess Sharda. One day, while on a pilgrimage, they reached the sacred town of Maihar, where the Maa Sharda Temple is situated.
The local people, troubled by a demon named Maimuni, sought the help of Aalha and Udal. This demon had been causing havoc in the region, terrorizing the inhabitants, and desecrating the sacred sites. Aalha and Udal, being fierce warriors and devout followers of Maa Sharda, took up the challenge to rid the town of this menace.
The battle between Aalha, Udal, and the demon Maimuni is said to have been fierce and intense. Aalha and Udal, armed with their valor and divine strength bestowed upon them by Maa Sharda, fought bravely against the demon. After a prolonged and arduous battle, they finally defeated Maimuni, liberating the town from the clutches of evil.
In gratitude for their heroic deeds, the people of Maihar and the surrounding regions established the Maa Sharda Temple in honor of the goddess. Aalha and Udal, having displayed unwavering devotion and bravery, became revered figures in the folklore of the region.
This legend has become an integral part of the cultural tapestry of the region, and the tales of Aalha and Udal are passed down through generations, keeping alive the spirit of bravery, devotion, and the divine grace of Maa Sharda in the hearts of the people.
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