Once the devil Ravana
took up a fight with King Sahastrabahu. However, the result did not go as per
his expectations and Ravana was taken as prisoner by king Sahastrabahu. The
place where Ravana was kept as prisoner is mentioned as “Mahishmati” in
Ramayana.
Yes, the same “Mahishmati” which was mentioned in blockbuster
movie Bahubali. But where this city Mahishmati is or had existed in the past? After
finished our exploration of Mandu, we
were all set to Maheshwar, 45 km. from Mandu situated along the banks of river
Narmada.
This small and peaceful town is noted for its mammoth Ghats, temples,
and Sarees. Lots of pilgrims and saints come here to offer prayers and worship
sacred river Narmada. Lot of Saints, why? Reason being - The mythological
city of Mahishmati “, is now known as Maheshwar. Our spirits soared to
unprecedented heights to realize that we were standing in legendary
mythological city of “Mahishmati”.
To thank the Gods for this fortunate trip, we went to the
banks of Narmada River for thanksgiving. That is the first thing to be done in
Maheshwar. Neat and clean mammoth structures alongside the Ghats (riverbanks)
will ensure every moment spent here is worth. Ahilya Ghat is the most prominent
place of worship on river Narmada.
