The Maheshwar Ghats, or river facing promenade which has holy and cultural connotations, as the river Narmada is considered sacred.

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On the banks of the mighty river Narmada, lies the old town of Maheshwar. Once part of the kingdom of Chaktavartin Samrat Sahastraarjun, it was later the capital of Maratha King Holkar. The word Maheshwar is another name for the Lord Shiva in Hinduism.

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Location: Maheshwar, Madhya Pradesh
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