The peaceful town of Maheshwar(91 km from Indore) in Madhya Pradesh comes to life to commemorate its beloved Maharani Ahilyabai Holkar’s birthday. Born on 31 May 1725, Ahilyabai Holkar ruled as Queen of the Holkar Dynasty for 28 years. Often referred to as Philosopher Queen, she moved her capital to Maheshwar and built various sacred sites and temples in around her capital andoutside her kingdom. Her birthday is still celebrated with pomp and valour in her capital town of Maheswar. A glass-cased life-size statue of Maharani is kept at the Maheshwar palace, which is the central point of the fort. Traditions Starting from the Shiva temple with the golden Lingam, which is close-by to the Maheshwar Palace, the procession with a portrait of Maharani upon a palanquin that is carried by a set of four bearers goes around the entire town of Maheshwar. Various local dances and art forms are exhibited besides the procession and tourists are encouraged to participate in these events which happen alongwith the procession. Tourist Essential The Ahilyabai Holkar Jayanti Mahotsav (Ahilyabai Holkar’s birthday celebrations) provides tourists with a unique opportunity to learn the history of one of India’s greatest female rulers. The tourists can indulge ina little bit of shopping with the cooperative society for handlooms in the town exhibiting their Maheshwar saris famous for their unique weave and stripes during this event.
Posted on: Sun, 25 Aug 2013 04:11:38 +0000
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