Shri Ahilyeshwar Temple — Attraction in Maheshwar

This temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva built in Nagar Style. This temple is testimony to the architectural skills of the Maratha workmen who constructed this temple on the bank of Narmada River. It took 34 years to build this temple and at a cost of 1.5 crore Indian rupees. at that time it was huge cost. This temple is visible from long distance due to its strategic location.

Eventhough this temple is dedicated lord shiva, Pillars have statues of Dashavatar of Vishnu starting Matya, Kurma, Varaha, Narasimha, Vamana, Parashurama, Rama, Krishna, Budha and Kalki Avatara's. There is beautiful and pleasant Rama temple inside this temple surroundings.

Spend your good quality time inside this temple and absorb the beauty of the each and every statue and design of this temple. it is really great construction and no words to say. Guides are available there, please book your guide if you really interested in Architecture and historical things.

Temple Aarthi timings Morning 08:00 am and Evening 06:00 pm

Temple visiting timings Morning 07:00 am to...

Ahilyeshwar Temple would be a highlight in itself were it located elsewhere. That it is still a highlight within the walls of the Ahilya Fort at Maheshwar where every step and square inch of stone has to compete with the Narmada and the overall setting is testimony to its beauty. Indeed, for a brief 15-20 minutes, the temple hoodwinked us into thinking this was all there was to the place, a considerable feat when you consider that a view of the Narmada is only a craning-of-the-neck away.

The architecture shows clear Mughal influences through the use of chhatris (onion-domed pavilions). The outer walls and windows are expressively decorated without being excessively ornate. The decorations include figurines of sentinels, dancers, ministers and birds.

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It is one of the grandest Shiva temple of India. It has a beautiful architecture which stands next to Narmada river which flows so gracefully without disturbing the serenity of the temple. It is very peaceful, clean, fresh and full of energy. People too are very happy to help you. The cenotaph of Ahilya Bai Holkar is inside the grand Maheshwar Fort that stands on the banks of river Narmada. The cenotaph was built by her daughter Krishna Bai following the Nagar style of architecture. There is also a shivalinga in its inner sanctum, next to a statue of Ahilya Bai which is why it’s often referred to as...