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Maheshwar - Shiva's quiet abode on Narmada
Maheshwar is a holy town situated on the banks of River Narmada in Khargone District of Madhya Pradesh.The meaning of Maheshwar is the 'Abode or Lord Shiva' and has a special significance to Shiva bhakts ,It is believed that King Sahasrarjun, husband of 500 wives stopped River Narmada with his 1,000 arms to create a play field for his wives. During this time, Ravana made a shivalinga on the riverside. When he released the water of the river, the shivalinga was washed away, which resulted in war between the two. After the victory of the king, he placed ten lamps on Ravana's heads and one on his hand. At present, 11 lamps are lighted in the Sahasrarjun Temple that keeps the event alive. .
This temple town on the banks of the river Narmada finds mention in the epics Ramayana and Mahabharata. 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.
Maheshwar is considered the cosmopolitan capital of Madhya Pradesh. It has one of India's best handloom industries. The cotton saris, which are woven and designed here, are famously called as Maheshwari Saris and are among the finest in India.
Maheshwar
Maheshwar - Shiva's quiet abode on Narmada
Maheshwar is a holy town situated on the banks of River Narmada in Khargone District of Madhya Pradesh.The meaning of Maheshwar is the 'Abode or Lord Shiva' and has a special significance to Shiva bhakts ,It is believed that King Sahasrarjun, husband of 500 wives stopped River Narmada with his 1,000 arms to create a play field for his wives. During this time, Ravana made a shivalinga on the riverside. When he released the water of the river, the shivalinga was washed away, which resulted in war between the two. After the victory of the king, he placed ten lamps on Ravana's heads and one on his hand. At present, 11 lamps are lighted in the Sahasrarjun Temple that keeps the event alive. .
This temple town on the banks of the river Narmada finds mention in the epics Ramayana and Mahabharata. 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.
Maheshwar is considered the cosmopolitan capital of Madhya Pradesh. It has one of India's best handloom industries. The cotton saris, which are woven and designed here, are famously called as Maheshwari Saris and are among the finest in India.
Maheshwar
Maheshwar - Shiva's quiet abode on Narmada
