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Maheshwar
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Famous for Delicate Cotton and Silk
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History of: |
200 years |
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Population: |
15000 thousand |
More than anything else, Maheshwar is now synonymous with the
exquisitely delicate cotton and silk blend handloom saris woven by its
people. However, if you rewind to the dawn of Hindu civilization,
you�ll find that Maheshwar was a veritable hotbed of culture, religion
and politics.
It even made it to the great Indian epics, the Ramayana and the
Mahabharata, where it finds mention as, Mahishmati. The sacred Narmada
that flows by lends Maheshwar charm and sanctity.
Major Attractions
The Fort
An awesome fort dominates the dusty landscape of Maheshwar. A palace
on its premises has now been converted into a museum displaying
heirlooms, paraphernalia and other trivia belonging to the Holkar
Dynasty.
A really special exhibit is the small shrine on a palanquin which is
carried down from the fort during the annual festival of Dusshera.
Another must-see is the beautiful statue of Rani Ahilya Bai seated on
her throne.
The Ghats
The ghats of the serene Narmada are charming and definitely cleaner
than those of the Ganga or the Yamuna. Running along the banks are
countless temples dedicated to the numerous Hindu deities.
The Temple Attractions
Most of the temples are multi-storeyed and have intricately worked
doorways and overhanging balconies. Don�t miss the Kaleshwara,
Rajaraheshwara, Vithaleshwara and Ahileshwara temples.
Do check out the Peshwa, Fanese and Ahilya Ghats to watch the daily
rituals of ordinary villagers. You�ll get a pretty good idea of how
life still revolves around the river in most villages of India. Do go
for a swim in the mighty Narmada � it�s an exhilarating experience.
Another highlight of the ghats are the stone memorials to all the
women who ever committed sati here.
Navdatoli - An Archaeological Site
Sitting smug on the southern bank of the Narmada, just opposite
Maheshwar, is the historically and archaeologically important site of
Navdatoli. First discovered in 1950, it yielded painted pottery and
microliths.
Distance
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Indore |
313 Kms |
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Gwalior |
445 Kms |
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Bhopal |
122 Kms |
How to reach there
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Bhopal is the nearest airport which
is well connected
with Delhi, Indore, Mumbai & many major cities of India. |
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Maheshwar is well connected by road
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