Maheshwar Mandir Khargone Madhya Pradesh

A temple town situated on the banks of the Narmada River, Maheshwar is located in the Khargone district of Madhya Pradesh. It is believed that where Narmada flows, Lord Shiva is worshiped as he is the only embodiment of inner peace that soothes one. It has mythological and historical significance as it is believed that King Sahasrarjuna who was the husband of 500 wives, blocked the Narmada River with his 1000 arms and created a playground for his wives. During this time, Ravana had built Shivalinga on the banks of the river. When he released the water of the river, the Shivalinga was washed away and after this there was a war between them. But when the king was victorious, he placed ten lamps on Ravana’s head and one lamp on his hand. Now, you can see 11 lamps in the Sahasrarjuna Temple that keep the event alive.

Furthermore, Maheshwar is known for its spiritual significance, being mentioned as Mahishmati in the famous Hindu epics Ramayana and Mahabharata. Apart from all this, Maheshwar is popular for producing unique and delicate cotton and silk blend handloom sarees. , It is known for its huge production of Maheshwari sarees and this makes this popular tourist destination an ideal paradise for shopaholics.

It is a 16th century fort that houses an archaeological museum displaying antiquities and curiosities of the Holkar dynasty. The main attraction of the fort is the statue of Queen Ahilyabai.