Ahilyeśvara and Maheśvar Ghāṭ
Ahilyabai's riverside capital
⭐ Why it is famous
Rani Ahilyabai Holkar's fort-town on the Narmadā, its ghāṭs and shrines the most photographed in Madhya Pradesh.
📜 Pilgrimage history
Ancient Māhiṣmatī of the Haihaya kings; rebuilt as the Holkar capital in the 18th century by Ahilyabai.
🕰️ Temple timings
- Darśan 06:00 – 20:00
- Evening Narmadā ārati at the ghāṭ
🙏 Darśan details
- Free darśan
- Ghāṭ ārati at sunset
- Boat rides to Baneshwar mid-river shrine
🚉 Location & getting there
📍 Ahilyeśvara and Maheśvar Ghāṭ, Maheshwar, KhargoneBarwaha (BWR) — 40 km
Maheshwar bus stand — state transport buses stop here.
Indore (IDR) — 95 km
Buses from Indore (2.5 hrs) via Dhamnod.
🪔 Poojas, sevās & tickets
This temple does not publish a rate list. Darśan is free; ārcanā, abhiṣeka and other sevās are booked at the counter inside the temple on the day.
🧭 Around the temple
Places to see besides the temple — tap any one to open it in Google Maps.
🛏️ Where to stay
- Ahilya Fort heritage hotel
- Guesthouses in town
₹ Indicative trip cost (per head, 2 days)
| Budget | Standard | Comfort |
|---|---|---|
| ₹2,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹14,000 |
🛕 Nearby temples
📌 Other attractions nearby
- Maheshwari saree weaving centre
- Sahastradhara falls
- Mandu (60 km)
📅 Best time to visit
October–March