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Maheshwar
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Excursion
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Monument
Rajgaddi and Rajwada
A life-size
statue of Rani Ahilyabai is seen sitting on a throne in the Rajgaddi
within the fort complex. Other fascinating relics and legacies of
the Holkar dynasty can be seen, which are open to the public. Within
the complex is an exquisite small shrine, which is a starting point
of the ancient Dussehra ceremony that is carried out even today.
The image on this day is installed respectfully in a splendid palanquin
and carried down the steep fort road to the town below to receive
the yearly tribute of the people of Maheshwar.
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Temples
With their soaring minarets, the temples of Maheshwar that are standing
in a row are distinguished by their carved overhanging balconies
and their intricately worked doorways. Kaleshwar, Rajarajeshwara,
Vithaleshwara and Ahileshwar are the temples to be seen.
Mandleshwar
This town is situated on the banks of river Narmada, at a distance
of about 5-km from Maheshwar. This town has a stone fort constructed
by Mohammedan rulers. It also has a fine flight of 123 steps leading
down to the river and expanding below into a wide ghat. Tukoji Rao
Holkar II built a palace here. It was also the headquarters of the
Nimar Agency and the cantonment under the British from 1819 to 1864.
The town is an important retail marketing and trade centre.
Oon
18 km from Khargone, Oon was a flourishing place 1000 years ago.
About a dozen temples, both Hindu and Jain lie clustering here and
represent the architecture patronised by the Parmar kings of Malwa.
The carvings on the temples are quite similar to those in Khajuraho.
This is also an important place for Jain pilgrims.
Bawangaja
The Bawangaja temples are 170 km from Indore. The 72ft high Jain
statue here has been formed in the rock. It belongs to the early
15th century. Bawangaja is an important Jain pilgrim centre.
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Festivals
Nimar Utsav
Nimar Festival is the festival of Maheshwar and it is a very rare
festival of the country. It is organized on the banks of river Narmada
to symbolize the age-old Indian culture, which flows through such
rivers in the country. The three days Nimar Festival is a comprehensive
feast of music, dance, drama, boating and canoeing. This festival
is organized every year on the eve of Kartik Purnima, full moon
night and continues for three days.
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Eating Out
Places to eat are thin on the ground, as the majority of visitors
are pilgrims who cook their own food. The best option is the Cottage
Garden, although it is inconveniently situated 1km from the fort,
next to Hotel Kumal on the main road.
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Information on Tours & Travel excursion of Maheshwar city of
Madhya Pradesh - India
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