Indian
States
Madhya Pradesh
Cities
in Madhya Pradesh
Maheshwar
(
SightSeeing )
Ragaddi
and Rajwada
Located within the fort complex is a life size statue of Rani
Ahilyabai seated on throne. Other fascinating relics and heirlooms
of the Holkar dynasty can be seen in the rooms which are open to
the public.
Temples
Maheswar's temples stands high with spires reaching out to
sky. Their balconies and carved doors are a sight to behold . Temples
to visit are Kaleshwara , Rajaraeshwara, Vithaleshwara and Ahileshwara
temples.
Ghats
Along narmada river are the Peshwa Fanase and Ahilya Ghats.
A flight of step lead down to the river, often crowed with pilgrims
and holy men who sit here in the ferry loads of villagers who cross
and recross these surging waters. Lining the blanks, too, are poignant
memorials in stone to the satis of Maheshwar, who perished on the
funeral pyres of their husbands.
Maheshwai's
Sarees
Introduced into Maheshwara 250 years ago by Rani Ahilyabai, the
sarees are renowned throughout India Woven mostly in cotton the
'palu' is distinctive with five strips, three coloured and two white
alternating running along its with hand reversible border, known
as Bugdi.
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