Maheshwar is located in the Khargone district of Madhya Pradesh. This place is believed that Lord Shiva is worshipped where the Narmada flows, the reason behind is that he is the only supreme of inner peace to calm her. Maheshwar is a mythological and historical place.
Interesting story about this place is that the King Sahasrarjun (King of Mahishmati and
the longest ruling chakravati samrat of Treta Yuga) who had 500 wives had stopped the Narmada River with his 1000 arms and made a play area for his wives who was later killed by Lord Parashurama. During this period of time, a Shivalinga was made by “Ravana”. Interesting story right?
Some more interesting facts about Maheshwar:
- This city has the largest number of Shiva temples and pilgrims in the world.
- Maheshwar is a hub of Handloom and textile from thousands of years, you can get the best quality fabrics from here.
- This is the prime spot for numerous movies as this place is so beautiful and have eye-catching natural wonders.
Things to Do and See in Maheshwar
Explore and relax at the riverside temples of Maheshwar like Rajarajeshwara Temple, Kaleshwar Temple, Akhileshwar Temple, Vithaleshwar Temple and many more. If you are an art lover, then you will go nowhere without exploring this place completely.
Visiting the Maheshwar Fort is a much, it is a 16th-century old fort which has an archaeological museum showcasing antiques from the time of ancient powerful kings.
Do visit the rajwada of Maheshwar, as you will get a chance to have a glimpse of the rich heritage and culture of the Marathas.
Shopping paradise for fabric lovers:
This place has some of the oldest fabric mills and shops where you will find pure fabrics which you will get nowhere in this world. From pure silk to khadi to cotton, this place welcomes you with a rich heritage, culture and beautiful natural scenery. If you are visiting Madhya Pradesh then this place must be in your bucket list to visit and explore.
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