Maheshwar: Temples, Ghats And More

Maheshwar, located in Madhya Pradesh, was once the capital of Queen Ahilya Devi and she embellished it with a magnificent fort, ghats, temples, textile weaving.

Located at the banks of River Naramada, it finds mention in the great Hindu epics of Ramayana and Mahabharat. At that time, it was also known as Mahishmati, and was the capital of southern Avanti ruled by King Kartavirya Arjun.

We bring to you the city’s history, and its present.