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“Maheshwar” is a city in Khargone district of Madhya Pradesh state, in central India. It is located on National highway 3 (Agra – Mumbai highway). It lies on the north bank of the Narmada River. This city was capital of Somvanshya Shastrarjun Kshatriya who defeated Ravana. This is also the place where lord Parshurama slaughter Shastrarjun for sadistic with his farther Saint Jamdagni. Later on, the city was capital of AhilyaBai Holkar, the queen of Maratha reign in (1767 – 1795). The city has a large history about Marathas.
“Maheshwar” is a city in Khargone district of Madhya Pradesh state, in central India. It is located on National highway 3 (Agra – Mumbai highway). It lies on the north bank of the Narmada River. This city was capital of Somvanshya Shastrarjun Kshatriya who defeated Ravana. This is also the place where lord Parshurama slaughter Shastrarjun for sadistic with his farther Saint Jamdagni. Later on, the city was capital of AhilyaBai Holkar, the queen of Maratha reign in (1767 – 1795). The city has a large history about Marathas.
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“<strong>Maheshwar</strong>” is a city <strong>in</strong> Khargone district of Madhya Pradesh state, <strong>in</strong> central India. It is<br />
located on National highway 3 (Agra – Mumbai highway). It lies on the north bank of the<br />
Narmada River. This city was capital of Somvanshya Shastrarjun Kshatriya who defeated<br />
Ravana. This is also the place where lord Parshurama slaughter Shastrarjun for sadistic with<br />
his farther Sa<strong>in</strong>t Jamdagni. Later on, the city was capital of AhilyaBai Holkar, the queen of<br />
Maratha reign <strong>in</strong> (1767 – 1795). The city has a large his<strong>to</strong>ry about Marathas.
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Narmada River, <strong>Maheshwar</strong>
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Narmada River, <strong>Maheshwar</strong><br />
The city lies on the Narmada River, has big and stunn<strong>in</strong>g architectural ghats, these ghats<br />
are <strong>co</strong>nstructed dur<strong>in</strong>g the reign of AhilyaBai Holkar reflect images <strong>in</strong> the river are so<br />
stunn<strong>in</strong>g. The city is approximately 90 km far from Indore, is wealthy with its art,<br />
spirituality, his<strong>to</strong>ric importance. It is also known as “Gupt Kashi” for its similar vital of<br />
Lord Shiva’s religious “Kashi”, as it has Shiva temple series.<br />
“Holkar Fort” is a heritage, it was <strong>co</strong>nstructed dur<strong>in</strong>g the Holkar reign by Rani AhilyaBai<br />
as the name <strong>in</strong>dicates, it was the adm<strong>in</strong>istrative headquarter dur<strong>in</strong>g her reign, but now it is<br />
<strong>co</strong>nverted <strong>to</strong> guest house. “Rajwada” depicts the his<strong>to</strong>ry of the Holkars middle <strong>in</strong> the down.<br />
Now, it is <strong>co</strong>nverted <strong>in</strong><strong>to</strong> the museum, where a statue of Rani AhilayaBai’s is sitt<strong>in</strong>g on the<br />
throne (Rajgaddi), there is also a shr<strong>in</strong>e, and a palki is still there. This is a seven s<strong>to</strong>rey<br />
structure, displays the <strong>co</strong>mb<strong>in</strong>ation of French, Muslims, and Maratha style architecture. You<br />
will amaze <strong>to</strong> see the eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g work <strong>in</strong> the ancient time; the <strong>in</strong>tricate designs will<br />
mesmerize your eyes.<br />
After the “Rajwada” the temples and ghats are also spectacular and famous for its spiritual<br />
importance among the people, <strong>to</strong>urist <strong>co</strong>mes across the <strong>co</strong>untry for the darshana of the<br />
temple, the “Rajrajeshwari temple” temple around 100 years.
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Rani Ahilayabai Ghat
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it is a Lord Shiva temple, when you move <strong>in</strong><strong>to</strong> the entrance of the temple you will see the<br />
<strong>in</strong>tricate architecture of the all the temples situated near the ghat, “Omkareshwar” is one<br />
of them.<br />
This city has rituals, and known for its his<strong>to</strong>ry, spirituality, and architectures. After the visit<br />
<strong>in</strong> temples, you can go and sit on the “Rani AhilayaBai Ghat”, there you will be relaxed.<br />
Although, the ghats are crowded, but you will be feel<strong>in</strong>g so light. The city is famous for its<br />
structural design; there it is also famous for its em<strong>in</strong>ent “<strong>Maheshwar</strong>i Sarees”.<br />
You can festivals and celebrations that are full of fun such as, Gudi Padava, Teez (New year<br />
celebrations ac<strong>co</strong>rd<strong>in</strong>g <strong>to</strong> the H<strong>in</strong>du calendar), All Mondays of Shravan month, (DOLA<br />
of Kashivishwnath on last Monday, bhang is served as prasad of Shiva), Mahashivratri,<br />
Samoti Amavas, and all other Indian festivals.<br />
While visit<strong>in</strong>g <strong>to</strong> <strong>Maheshwar</strong> you can’t forget <strong>to</strong> shop. This city is small but you have a lot<br />
of places <strong>to</strong> visit. You can hear the his<strong>to</strong>ry of the city by the local residents of the <strong>to</strong>wn.
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Holkar Fort<br />
Rajrajeshwari Temple<br />
Omkareshwar
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