ABOUT INDORE:

• The seat of Holkars is set on the banks of river Saraswati and Khan in the heart of picturesque Malwa plateau.
• It was planned and built by Rani Ahilya Bai and named after the 18^th century Indreshwar temple.
• Formerly a major textile trading centre, the city has emerged as a throbbing mini metropolis with a cosmopolitan culture.

 

MODE OF COMMUNICATION:

• Airport: Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, Indore (IDR), 6 kms away from Indore city centre.
• Rail: Indore Railway Station, Indore, 2 kms away from Indore city centre.
• Road: Well connected by road.

 

SIGHTSEEING AT A GLANCE:

FORT & MONUMENTS	Dhar   Vedh Shala (Observatory)   Kaltadeh Palace
HOLY CENTRE	Bawangaja   Maheshwar   Omkareshwar   Ujjain   Mahakaleshwar Temple   Bade Ganeshji Ka Mandir   Harsiddhi Temple   Gopal Mandir   Chintaman Ganesh Temple
FAIRS & FESTIVALS	Ameer Khan Festival Malwa Utsav  Dussehra Diwali/ Deepawali Holi Anant Chaudas Rangapanchami Ganesh Chaturthi Makar Sakranti Ahilya Utsav

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ATTRACTIONS AROUND INDORE

 

Bawangaja:

• 175 kms away from Indore city centre.
• Important Jain pilgrim centre with temples dating back to the early 15^th century.

 

Dhar:

• 47 kms away from Indore city centre.
• It was the glorious capital of Paramara kings, of whom Raja Bhoj is the best known.
• City came under the Muslim influence with the rule of Delhi Sultanate.
• Exhibits a fine blend of Hindu, Afghan and Mughal architectural styles.

 

Maheshwar:

• Ancient pilgrim site on the banks of river Narmada, 90 kms away from Indore city centre, finds mention in epics Ramayana and Mahabharta.
• Glory was revived by Rani Ahilya Bai, who built and renovated a number of shrines here.
• Main attractions are Rajgaddi and Rajwada, the ghats and the temples of Kaleshwara, Rajarajeshwari, Vithaleshwara and Ahileshwar.
• Rani Ahilya Bai also introduced the famous Maheshwari sarees well known for its unique weave, patterns and colours.

 

Omkareshwar:

• Located on the confluence of river Narmada and Kaveri, 77 kms away from Indore city centre.
• Holy Island shaped like the sacred Hindu symbol ‘OM’ is set amidst scenic surroundings.
• Shri Omkar Mandhata temple of Lord Shiva is the main attraction here.
• It enshrines one of the twelve Jyotirlingas.

 

Ujjain:

• Lies on the banks of river Shipra, 55 kms away from Indore city centre.
• One of the oldest and holiest of the Indian cities.
• Ancient centre of learning is sanctified with the memories of Sandipani, Kalidasa, Asoka and Vikramaditya.
• It is also the venue of mammoth Kumbh Mela, held once in twelve years.

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Mahakaleshwar Temple:

• Famous shrine of Lord Shiva enshrines one of the twelve Jyotirlingas in the country.
• It was destroyed by Altamish of Delhi in 1235 and was restored in 19^th century by the Scindias.

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Bade Ganeshji Ka Mandir:

• Located near the Mahakaleshwar temple and is known for the large ornate statue of Lord Ganesh.

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Harsiddhi Temple:

• It houses the famous image of the goddess Annapurna.

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Gopal Mandir:

• 19^th century shrine was built by the queen of Maharaja Daulat Rao Scindia.
• Silver plated doors of the sanctum were originally taken from the temple at Somnath to Ghazni in Afghanistan and then to Lahore.
• Gates were rescued by Mahadji Scindia and installed in the temple.

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Chintaman Ganesh Temple:

• Ancient temple on the opposite bank of the river Shipra has artistically carved pillars in the assembly hall.

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Vedh Shala (Observatory):

• It was built by Raja Jai Singh II of Jaipur in 1730, when he was the Governor of Malwa under the Mughal Emperor Muhammad Shah.
• Ujjain has been India’s Greenwich since the 4^th century BC., as it stands on the first meridian of longitude for Hindu astronomers, who believed that the Tropic of Cancer also passed through the site.

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Kaltadeh Palace:

• This ‘Water Palace’ of the Mandu Sultans was built in 1458, on an island in the Shipra River.
• Its central dome is a fine example of Persian architecture.