Once the legendary devil Ravana took up a fight with King Sahastrabahu. However, the result did not went
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 (river Banks) will ensure every moment spent here is worth. Ahilya Ghat is the most prominent place of worship on river Narmada.
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 (river Banks) will ensure every moment spent here is worth. Ahilya Ghat is the most prominent place of worship on river Narmada.
