Maheshwar

Category Historic, Religious

This city has been the capital of the Haiyavanshi king Sahasrarjun, who had defeated Ravana. Because of persecution of Rishi Jamdagni, his son Bhagwan Parashuram had killed Sahasrangarh. In the mean time, the great goddess Ahilyabai has also been the capital of Holkar. Situated on the banks of river Narmada, this city is famous for its very beautiful and gorgeous Ghats and Maheshwari sarees. There are very artistic temples on the pier, from which the Raj Rajeshwar temple is the main. The famous legend of Adiguru Shankaracharya and Pandit Mandan Mishra was here. It is also the headquarters of a tehsil of the district. Is a popular tourist destination. 56 km from Khargone.

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Devi Ahilya Ghaat, Maheshwar
Devi Ahilya Ghaat, Maheshwar
Sahastra Dhaara, Narmada River, Maheshwar

How to Reach:

By Air

Nearest Airport is Indore at 96 KM.

By Train

Indore Junction is 96 KM and Khandwa Junction is 120 KM from Maheshwar.

By Road

Maheshwar is 96 KM from Indore, 120 from Khandwa, 40 KM from Mandav (Dhar), 66 KM from Omkareshwar and 56 KM from Khargone.