ABOUT MAHESHWAR

MAHESHWAR WHO IS DEVI AHILYABAI HOLKAR?

•Ahilyabai was born in Chindi village of Maharashtra in Malkoji Shinde's family on 31st May 1725.
MADHYA PRADESH
MAHESHWAR: ETYMOLOGY MAHESHWAR AND IT’S RULERS: EMBLEM OF HOLKAR STATE •Malharrao saw this young girl and was impressed by her devo on to God and intelligence and decided to marry her to
KHARGONE •The word Maheshwar in Hindi means great god •The town of Maheshwar was an integral part of the Nimad region of central India in the medieval period where it •the symbols given in it represent the lineage and folk culture. There are 8 symbols in the presented state emblem. his son Khanderao.
•An epithet* of lord Shiva saw various dynas es and their influences. •chhatra- the snake raised its hood on the head of malharrao, a child who slept in the forest in childhood.It was a sign •Ahilyabai started taking interest in administra on, public works, war tac cs and economy.
•In accordance with the poli cal centre of the ancient Malava kingdom, the medieval rulers were the Mauryas, of good luck •Khanderao died in early age.
INDIA MADHYA PRADESH kHARGONE Malavas, Guptas, the Paramaras, the Malwa Sultans, the Mughals and then the Marathas. •surya- holkar considers himself a descendant of suryavanshi family of udaipur. •Malharrao advised Ahilyabai to face the challenges of life bravely. Unfortunately he also died soon.
•The regions surrounding Maheshwar were ruled by the vast kingdoms of the Malwa Paramara dynasty from 975 to •bull- shiva's incarna on mallari martand (khanderao / khandoba) shiva's vehicle is the bull. •Ahilyabai had two children Bhalerao and Muktabai.
ABOUT NIMAR (BEFORE KHARGONE) 1295 A.D., formerly known as the kings of Avan , the contemporary Ujjain. The old • horse- kuldevta of holkars. •A er becoming king, Bhalerao also expired in young age and the en re responsibility of the Holkar empire came to
inscrip ons engraved in the slab records concessions and subsidies by the kings to the bramhins of the village. These •spear- malharrao i established gadi on the basis of this spear. Ahilyabai.
•It is es mated that due to mixed land of Arya and non-Varanasi civiliza ons, this area came to be known as “Nimaya ”
les, dated 1274 found in the temple Mamleshwar have retained names of • sword- khanda khandoba's favorite weapon is khanda - a broad leaf (fall) sword. •At the height of her rule, Devi Ahilya controlled half of Madhya Pradesh. She moved the capital from Indore to
which, a er a me, became negligent and changed into “Nimar” and then “Nimad” (Nima = half).
Jayasimhadeva (1055 to 1060 A.D.) and Devapaladeva (1218 to 1232 A.D.) who belonged to the Parmara dynasty. •wheat and opium- they are main crops of the state Maheshwar and built the Ahilya Fort on the banks of Narmada River.
•In another opinion, this name was due to neem trees.
•In 1165, Bharatsingh Prithviraj, one of the kings of the Rajput dynasty of Rajasthan came to conquer these regions. •Prahomesho labhya shree: kartuh prarabdhat’- shivshankar said that one who tries / gets success or by the •Under her rule, the Malwa kingdom saw its most prosperous period.
•This region has always been important on the natural route connec ng the northern and southern regions of India.
•Some instaces of conquest also men on the invasions of the few Muslim conquerors, Chauhans of Rajasthan, Gonds combina on of karma and luck, opulence is a ained. •During her reign of 29 years she constructed ghats, temples ,shelter places, schools, colleges and donated generously
•In the various periods of history – this region has been a part of the empire of Hailar, Shinde, Pawar – the Ahir of
of the valley and the impact of the Tughlaq dynasty towards the 15th century. towards building temples, dharamshalas and baoris in ci es across India like Varanasi, Dwarka, Haridwar, Rameshwaram,
Pehmar Asirigarh of Malwa, muslim ruler of Mandu, Mughal and peshwa and other Maratha warlords – of Maheshwar.
•With the forma on of Madhya Pradesh state on November 1 1956, this district came into existence as “west Nimar”. •In the mid 16th century, the great Mughal Emperor Humayun having conquered the states of Gujarat and the ROLE OF AHILYA BAI FOR MAHESHWAR Pushkar and Pune.
•Due to the administra ve requirements of me, on 25th may 1998, “west Nimad” was divided into two districts – Narmada regions from Khandwa to Mandu in order to control the Deccan Central India. •A er waking early in the morning her rou ne was to perform pooja and then to look a er public charity work. That’s
•AhilyaBai played a major role in flourishment of Maheshwar workers. why she was known as Devi.
Khargone and Barwani. The great Mughal ruler Akbar, included this region in his empire in the late 17th century.
•The emperor Aurangzeb dominated the region in the second half of the 17th Century (1656-1707). while troops of •Maheshwari sarees,dho , Copper- Brass utensils, and silver utensils were well known throughout India. •She launched Maheshwari saree industry which gave fame to Maheshvar all over the world.
the great Maratha King Shivaji began to move north. Before this, the iconic Maheshwar •She also did religious works. On every religious places she built Temple, GHat and even Dharamshala. •She died on 13th Aug 1795.
MYTHS Fort was commenced during the reign of the Mughal emperor Akbar who were dethroned by the Peshwas and then EMBLEM OF HOLKAR STATE •She also renovated old temples. •A monument was constructed in her memory, a Shiva temple, known as Ahilyeshwar Mahadev mandir .
•The history of Maheshwar can be traced from the prehistoric mes da ng from 5500 B.C., through various scripts and became the capital of the Holkar dynasty by Rani Ahilyabai Holkar in 1767 that lasted ll 1795. •She was also animal loving which can be clearly noted as she made special arrangement for bird and animals to stay safe.
traces of life.
•The town of Maheshwar, is said to acquire its name from the ancient town of Mahishma , which was known for its
folk art and cultural heritage. It is saidto be established by King Mahishman from the Haiheya dynasty. The descrip on
of this ancient town has found men on in various historical texts as well as is known for its men on in the Mahabharata
and the Ramayana specifically.
•Back then, it was the capital state of the South Indian reign of Avan or Nimad.
•Myths and beliefs:
•Maheshwar, an ancient town of pilgrimage with a rich heritage of art and culture finds men on in epics like the
Mahabharata and Matasya Puran by the name Mahishma .
•This is supposed to be a place where Ravan was held prisoner for 6 months by king Sahastrarjun. SUBHEDAR MALHAR HOLKAR MALERAV HOLKAR AHILYA BAI HOLKAR SUBHEDAR TUKOJIRAV HOLKAR-1 MAHARAJ YASHVANTRAV HOLKAR-1 MAHARAJ MALHARRAV-2 MAHARAJ HARIRAV HOLKAR MAHARAJ TUKOJIRAV HOLKAR-2 MAHARAJ SHIVAJIRAV HOLKAR-1 MAHARAJ TUKOJIRAV HOLKAR-3 MAHARAJ YASHVANTRAV HOLKAR-2
•Of note, even to this day, the Sahasrarjun temple at Maheshwar lights 11 lamps in honour of Lord Agni blessing the ( 1728-1766) (1766-1767) (1767-1795) (1795-1797) (1797-1811) (1811-1833) (1834-1843) (1844-1886) (1886-1903) (1903-1926) (1926-1961)
Kingdom. Alterna vely, this tradi on is a ributed to Sahasrarjuna queens humilia ng cap ve ten-headed Ravana by
ligh ng up candles on his foreheads.
•In Mahabharata, there is a narra on of an unusual tradi on wherein marriage as a civil ins tu on was not universal in
Mahishma unlike in rest of Aryavarta,which is also narrated in the Telugu-language Andhra Mahabharata in ‘Sabha parva’.
•A er the epic war, the victorious Yudhishthira plans on conduc ng a Yagna by winning over everyone else on Earth.
Sahadeva, the youngest of Pandavas knowing that Lord Agni was protec ng the Nishada kingdom, prays to Lord Agni
successfully and there upon moves to Saurashtra kingdom.

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FESTIVITIES AND RITUALS PILGRIMS ECONOMY WEAVING
•Fes vals like Nag Panchami, Gudi Padava, Teez all Mondays of Shravan month, DOLA of Kashivishwnath on last •In the mornings and evenings, you can see pilgrims taking a dip in the Narmada and praying to these Shivalingas. •Maheshwar has been a centre of handloom weaving since the 5th century. •Maheshwari - one of the oldest handlooms!
Monday, bhang is served as prasad of Shiva; Mahashivratri, Samo Amavas etc are celebrated with great enthusiasm •It is also an important stop for pilgrims doing the Narmada Parikrama. •Maheshwar is the home of one of India's finest handloom fabric tradi ons. •Maheshwar is best known for being the hub of handloom weaving since the 5th century, but it gained fame during the
•Mahaamrityunjaya Rath Yaatraa •A lot of women were stopping here as part of their Parikrama. •It rose to popularity under the rule of strong Maratha leader Queen Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar. rule of the powerful Maratha queen Rani Ahilyabai Holkar (1767-1795). The delicate Maheshwari fabric is woven with
•Every year on the immediately preceding Sunday of Makar Sankran (i.e. the Sunday just before the date when the •Some were doing it on foot and others were using a vehicle. It seems women have always been travelers just that no one •Ahilya Bai wanted royal gi s for the royal guest. silk and co on yarns, which gives it a so texture and makes it a perfect summer tex le. It is believed that the age-old
Sun is about to enter the sign of Capricorn as per Indian Astrological / Sidereal calendar), Swaadhyaaya Bhavan Ashram saw as one. •Hence weavers from Mandu and Surat were hired and Maheswari saree and turban were weaved. weaving setup has a men on in Kau lya's Arthshastra.
(based at Mahalaxmi Nagar, Maheshwar) organizes Mahaamrityunjaya Rath Yaatraa in the town of Maheshwar. •However, when you walk on the ghats of the Narmada in this town, the sacred chants would serve as background music •It is said that Ahilya Bai herself designed first saree. •There was a tradi on of gi ing Maheshwari saris
•This Mahaamrityunjaya Rath Yaatraa was ini ated by Shri Harvilas Aasopaa for the welfare of humanity, and is known at any me of the day. •These sarees were worn by female members of the royal court. •It is assumed that the very first Maheshwari sari was designed by Ahilya Bai. Being a designer herself, in 1760, the
to be the first of its kind in the world. •These saris were also gi ed to royal guests. queen outsourced talented handloom weavers from Surat and Mandu to work for her empire. They were appointed
•The yatra intends to invoke blessings of Ayurved Mur Bhagwaan Sadaashiv Mahaamrityunjaya (who is regarded as •You can easily see inspira on of designs in saris in local architecture. in order to prepare turban fabric and exclusive nine-yard nauvari saris which would be worn by the females of Malwa
the primordial and supreme doctor), and it starts from Swaadhyaaya Bhawan Ashram and culminates at the banks of •These co on saris are weaved with dis nc ve designs involving stripes, checks, and floral borders. court and used for the gi ing purpose to the royal guests. Well-known for being subtle and rich in quality, Maheshwari
the holy river Narmada. •To save the local handloom industry Rehwa Society, an NGO founded by the Holkars, in 1979 gave women employment and saris have always exuded dignity and elegance.
•Palki procession revived the town's tex les. •The revival of Maheshwari with the establishment of Rehwa Society
•The premises of Rajwada of Ahilya Bai has her Palki which is s ll taken out every Monday in a procession. •About 130 weavers associated with the society produce over 100,000 metres of fine fabrics a year. •Due to the advent of factories, new and inexpensive clothes in the market, gradually the weaving tradi on dropped!
•Nimar Utsava •The weaving centre is located in one of Maheshwar's historic buildings. The revival of Maheshwari saris is credited to the members of royal including Richard Holkar and Sally Holkar, son and
•Maheshwar is organized every year to pray for the sacred river Narmada. •Rehwa Society also provides a free school for weavers' children and runs a low-cost health scheme. daughter-in-law of Maharaja Yeshwant Rao Holkar II. In 1979, the couple formed a non-profit organiza on called
•Boa ng compe on, canoeing and other cultural programs like dance, music, drama etc. are held. •There are few other small local organisa ons involved in weaving of sarees and other fabrics. Rehwa Society to provide employment to women and revive the centuries-old ins tu on of handwoven Maheshwari
•It is an annual-3 day event which takes place in November-Kar k Purnima •Ahilya Fort which is now converted into a heritage hotel, founded and managed by 'Maharajkumar Shrimant Shivaji Rao Holkar' saris, dupa as and dress material. The society today comprises approximately 250 weavers and over 1500 looms
•Narmada Pushkaram (Prince Richard Holkar of Indore). •The unique designs and pa erns of Maheshwari saris
•Once in 12 years •Earlier, the Maheshwari saris were made of finest co on yarns with mo fs inspired from the intricacies engraved on
•From the me of entry of jupiter into vrushabha rasi. the Maheshwar fort and temples. Today, the fabric used in the sari is weaved using a blend of Coimbatore co on and
•LINGARCHAN PUJA AT AHILYA FORT COMMUNITY AND CULTURE Bangalore silk yarns with some new-fangled and more graceful mo fs such as rui phool (co on flower), chameli
•At Ahilya Fort, a unique ritual that was put in place by Rani Ahilya Bai herself IN 1766 and that con nues ll date – •Maheshwar had a popula on of 24000. Males cons tute 51% of the popula on and females 49%. Maheshwar has an average (jasmine), hans (swan) and heera (diamond) embossed on it.
unbroken or Akhand as we say in India. literacy rate of 67%, higher than the na onal average of 59.5%: male literacy is 75%, and female literacy is 59%. •The sari comes with a reversible border and the unique five stripes on pallu or aanchal. Nevertheless, the border is
•It is believed that there were one crore subjects of Ahilya bai and therefore making a million shivlings from holy soil of •In Maheshwar, 14% of the popula on is under 6 years of age. usually made with zari thread which is sourced from Surat. Some of the colours used in weaving are tapkeer (deep
narmada by brahmins for the happiness and prosperity of every person. brown), aamras (golden yellow) and angoori (grape green).
•In her days, 108 Brahmins used to create 125,000 miniature Shivalinga's every day from black earth, worship them, and •A sari takes 3-10 days to complete, depending on the design. The most me-consuming part of weaving is the making
then offer them to the Narmada River. Today, 11 Brahmins create about 15,000 Shivalinga's every day, worship them, of pallu or aanchal which can take 3-4 days because it entails more detailed designs.
and then offer them to Narmada waters. Every day between 8-10 AM you can witness this Puja. •Maheshwar's importance came from its loca on on an important trade route connec ng north and south India.
•It is only done by the assigned Brahmins. However, you are welcome to witness it and join in chan ng the mantras. Buildings at Maheshwar show an interes ng blend of Mughal, Rajput and Maratha influences, in keeping with its status
•NARMADA AARTI as a crossroads of cultures.
•In the evening, Narmada Ar is a small and in mate affair.
•There is no big show like Ganga Ar at Kashi, and only a few people gather for this.
•Every evening around 7:30 prepara on for Narmada aar are started
•At 8:00 aar is performed.
•The Narmada aar is a sight to behold.

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•The Maheshwar fort, which is also called Ahilya Fort, was built during her rule.
•Ghats were paved and a beau ful water front was created. ETYMOLOGY
•The interes ng part of the story is that She hired two architects from Rajasthan for the design and construc on of the •The origin of the English 'ghat' is Sanskrit: घ , ghaṭṭa
buildings that we see today. •quay, landing or bathing place, as well as, steps by a river-side.
•Bhujdar and Gajdar two brother turned Maheshwar fort into a Rajasthani Haveli with the use of Cha ris, Jalis and •Ghat, a term used for the series of steps leading down to a body of water or wharf, such as a bathing or crema on place along the banks of a river or pond, the Ghats in Varanasi, Dhobi Ghat or the Aapravasi Ghat.
typical stone carving, arches and balconies.
GHAT AS A LIVING ELEMENT
•Throughout recorded history, countless ci es that formed the backbone of great civiliza ons have flourished along the river banks, especially in the Indian Sub-con nent.
•And when riverbeds ran dry, or rivers changed their course, many of these ci es and some mes civiliza ons ceased to exist.
AHILYESHWAR SHIVALAYA •The role of rivers, therefore, is crucial in suppor ng life. HARIDWAR, UTTRAKHAND RISHIKESH, UTTARAKHAND
•This is a beau ful temple in stone that combines many architectural styles in its stone walls. •Riverside ci es and towns were not only centres of trade and commerce but also art and culture.
•Built by Krishna Bai, Ahilya Bai’s daughter it is called the chhatri or cenotaph of Ahilya Bai. •Riverbanks (or Ghats) therefore became places of cultural gatherings and religious ceremonies.
•It is built like a temple in Nagar style with a towering Shikhara. •As a result, many Ghats found patronage from the ruling dynas es who beau fied them by building temples, forts, palaces and promenades making river Ghats essen al religious, strategic and social mee ng spots.
JAROKHA: PART OF MAHESHWAR FORT
•It has a Shivalinga in its Garbh Griha along with a statue of Ahilya Bai Holkar. •Many Ghats in India s ll dominate the towns they were ini ally built-in and make for a charming peek into the past.
•Two tall Deepastambhas, built in the typical Maharashtrian style stand on either side of the temple. •From being highways for trade to being centres of faith, since the dawn of humanity, rivers have played a significant hand in shaping civiliza ons. Sadly, given the condi on of India’s rivers today, many river Ghats are
•There is a small temple dedicated to Sri Ram and Hanuman in the complex. in a state of neglect and remain only a shadow of their former glory.
•Bhajans are sung on every full moon day at Ahilyeshwar temple.
NARMADA
RAJ RAJESHWAR TEMPLE •People have been worshipping Narmada as goddess due to immense reverence for Narmada
•This is an ancient temple located not too far from the Ahilyeshwar Shivalay. To Hindus the Narmada is one of the seven holy rivers of India. There are many fables about the origin of the Narmada. According to one of them, once Lord Shiva, the Destroyer of the Universe,
•The unique aspect of this Shiva temple is the 11 lamps that are supposed to be burning since pre-historic mes to meditated so hard that he started perspiring. Shiva's sweat accumulated in a tank and started flowing in the form of a river – the Narmada. Another legend has it that two teardrops that fell from the eyes of Lord Brahma, the creator
honor Agni. of the universe, yielded two rivers – the Narmada and the Brahmaputra.
•Each lamp can take 1.25 kg of Desi ghee to burn for 24 hours. •Scien sts have proved through their research that twelve elements flow in this water, its flow and Ninad nourish the life.
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•Devotees have been dona ng ghee to keep it burning forever. •Earlier devotees used to float coins of copper and silver in the river which purified the water
•This temple complex has a small temple dedicated to Sahastraarjun – the mighty king who held Ravana prisoner for •6th century BC at the me of Avan ka Janapada India had two parts: the capital of North Avan ka was Ujjayini and the capital of Southern Avan ka was Mahishma (Maheshwar).
many months here. Narmada river became the boundary between the northern part (Aryavarta) and the south part (dravidian) of India.
•Rishis meditated here in their ashrams close to the Narmada. The Narmada doesn’t flow out of the snow glacier like the Ganges-Yamuna river, but the water of monsoon rain’s is absorbed by Vindhya, Maikal and Satpura mountains and forest trees in their roots, then water seeps from these
AHILYESHWAR SHIVALAYA mountains which feeds the Narmada and its 41 tributaries.
KASHI VISHWANATH TEMPLE ACTIVITY ON MAHESHWAR GHAT
•This temple is a re-crea on of the original Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Kashi. THE NARMADA AND IT’S GHATS
•Architectural style: Nagara style •The Narmada is the life force of Maheshwar that is located on its northern banks. •Morning ac vity 5:30 am
•The Narmada is also known as Shankari as she was born out of a teardrop of Shankar. •Pooja •Local people come for si ng and me pass
NARMADA TEMPLE •It is the natural dividing line between North India and South India. •Bath •Noon
•This is a mid-sized temple located on the Mahila Ghat close to the Narmada. •The rounded stones found at the base of Narmada are called Banlingas. It is difficult to find them these days. •yoga •Tourist ac vity is minimum
•It is essen ally a Shiv Mandir with a Shivalinga in it but it also has an anthropomorphic image of Narmada. •The ones you find in the market are made in a village nearby. •photoshoot •Priests and some visitors used to take nap inside
•From its pillared arches, Narmada looks even more beau ful. •The Ghats of the Narmada here are lined up with some small temples and Chhatris that you can see from a distance or from the top of Ahilya Fort. •Washing of clothes Kashi Vishwanath Temple in noon
•It is when you walk on the ghats that you would see big and small Shivalingas all along the ghat. •Tourist come for boa ng •Evening
JWALESHWAR MAHADEV •In all, there are 28 ghats on the Narmada in Maheshwar but the prominent ones include Ahilya Ghat, Peshwa Ghat, Phanse Ghat & Mahila Ghat. •Walking •Boa ng at 5:30
•Jwaleshwar Mahadev Temple is located on the west side of the confluence of Maheshwari and Narmada river. •Around 7:30 people used to wash clothes and utensils •5:30 children were coming to play
•According to the legend, this Shivalinga was manifested when Lord Shiva had killed Tripurasur Salt monster and offered RAJ RAJESHWAR TEMPLE
Ghats •Around 9:00 cleaning was done •Vendors used to pack up a er Narmada aar
his weapon at Narmada Ji at this place. •Ram ghat •Tilwara ghat •Morning ac vity 10 am •And same ac vity as 10 am except bath
•At this place, Jagat Guru Shankaracharya had rested and involved in categorical discussion on different thought •Bheda ghat •Sethani ghat •Pooja at Kashi Vishwanath Temple •At 7:00 shringar used to start at kashi Vishwanath temple
processes of sanatan Hindu religion Pandit Mandan Mishra. •Barman ghat •Awri ghat •Worshippers starts to approach temples •People were coming to worship around 7:30 o’clock
•Linga ghat •Raj ghat •Males bath •At 8:00 Aar used to start at the same temple
KALESHWAR MAHADEV TEMPLE •Re li ghat •Khedi ghat, •The venders come and sell eg. Chana chor lemon •Night
•Kaleshwar Mahadev Temple is a very ancient temple. This temple is located at the eastern coast of the confluence of •Jalod ghat •Bawri ghat soda chana masala •A er Narmada aar around 9:30 ghat used to be empty
Maheshwari and Narmada river. •Gwari ghat •Gauri ghat
•Its construc on is calculated from 9th-10th century. It is known from a rock inscrip on that this temple was renovated •Lamheta ghat •Maheshwar ghat
during Samrat Akbar's rule in 1622 by one of his
representa ve, named Devdas Mandloi, This confluence site is considered as KALAGNI pilgrimage. KALESHWAR MAHADEV TEMPLE SETHANI GHAT
SAHASTRADHARA MAP SHOWING IMPORTANT MARKS ON NARMADA RIVER

KASHI VISHWANATH TEMPLE

•Tourists can witness wonderful ver cal projec ons enhancing the upward poin ng spiral domes of the temple. •A 4-km boat ride from Maheshwar Fort brings one to Sahastradhara.
•The Kaleshwar Temple has an eye soothing premises of •Here, Narmada flows over a hard rock bed, which the river has carved into a thousand (sahasra)
lush greenery that provides the devotees with a feeling of extreme divinity. channels (dhara) over the years.
•The river rushes in myriad cascades and chutes from here.
KADAMBESHWAR MAHADEV •It looks magical at sunrise, specially from March to June when the water levels are low and the
•Kadambeshwar mahadev temple is established, inthe kadamb forest just behind Jwaleshwar temple. flow of the white water through the maze of brown rocks
•At this place, Jagat Guru Shankaracharya had rested and involved in categorical discussion on different thought creates quite a hypno c effect.
processes of sanatan Hindu religion Pandit Mandan Mishra.
This is the place where Pandit Mandan Mishra use to worship.
KADAMBESHWAR MAHADEV GWARIGHAT

BANESHWAR TEMPLE NARMADA TEMPLE

•This is a small temple, or at least it looks small from a distance, in the middle of the Narmada River.
•It is believed that Baneshwar is located on the axis connec ng the center of the earth with the Dhruv Tara the North
Pole.

CHHATRIS
•Chhatris are memorial or cenotaphs typically built for royal families.
•Bang opposite the Ahilya Shivalay is this lovely Chhatri dedicated to
•It has an exquisite elephant panel running around its base(elephant- sign of royalty).
•Inside the hexagonal structure are the carved stone walls.
KASHI VISHWANATH TEMPLE BANESHWAR TEMPLE VITHOJI CHHATRIS TILWARA GHAT KHEDIGHAT SAHASTRADHARA SAHASTRADHARA
•In the complex are ornate pillared corridors with arched windows overlooking the Narmada River.
•Vithoji was the son of Yashwant Rao Holkar – the ruler who succeeded Ahilya Bai Holkar.
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