Maheshwar
This temple town on the banks of the river Narmada is mentioned in the epics of Ramayana and Mahabharata. It was revived to its ancient position of importance by the Holkar Queen Rani Ahilyabai of Indore. Maheshwar's temples and mighty fort complex stand in quiet beauty, mirrored in the river below.Maheshwari Sarees
Today, Maheshwar famous for its distinctive handwoven Maheshwari sarees that were introduced 250 years ago by Rani Ahilyabai. Today they renowned throughout India for their unique weave, which is woven mostly in cotton. The typical Maheshwari saree has a plain body and sometimes stripes or checks in several variations. Delicate and light as clouds, every Indian woman will want to have at least one Maheshwari saree in her possession.Rajgaddi and Rajwada
A life-size statue of Rani Ahilyabai sits on a throne within the fort complex. As she was the very reason for the renaissance of Maheshwar and its subsequent rise, this is an apt place to start. Fascinating relics and heirlooms of the Holkar dynasty can be seen in the other rooms which are open to the public.Within the complex is an exquisite small shrine which is a starting point of the ancient Dussehra ceremony which is carried out even today with great enthusiasm.
