During the Ganpati vacation of September 2024, we visited Maheshwar , a small, quaint town on the banks of the holy Narmada just 90 kilometres from Indore. As we explored the town located in the fertile Narmada valley surrounded by the vast tracts of cotton fields, we encountered fascinating facets and realised that Maheshwar is multidimensional. The town is embedded with layers of history, culture, tradition and spirituality that appeal to the casual tourist, pilgrims, history buffs, fashion connoisseurs and casts a spell of charm on anyone who has ever visited it.
We reached Maheshwar on a balmy September afternoon just a few hours before sunset. For our stay, we chose the Madhya Pradesh Tourism property, which is located on the banks of the River Narmada. After freshening up a little, we went to the terrace of the property and witnessed an amazing sunset.
The monsoon was just about to recede, and River Narmada was in the pink of her health. The rains had been plentiful, and in the pinkish golden light of sunset, she appeared like a benign lady who was about to bestow her blessings on mankind. As darkness descended on the sleepy town, we walked towards the Ghat area which was about one kilometre from the MP tourism property.
We crossed small lanes and bylanes and reached the Narmada Ghat. Around 8 p.m.
, there was an aarti dedicated to the river considered to be the elixir of life in this region. We strolled around the market area and saw a plethora of shops selling the famo.