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The abode of Devi Ahilya, the Queen of the Holkar Dynasty, Maheshwar, is a town located on the Banks of River Narmada close to Khargone in Madhya Pradesh. I enjoyed wandering through the narrow streets and alleyways during my recent visit to Maheshwar. The town's rich history and vibrant culture left a lasting impression on me. The town deeply connects to Lord Shiva, also known as Maheshwar. It is often called "mini Varanasi" and is an excellent destination for those interested in ancient folklore. Luckily, Maheshwar is a peaceful and serene town, unlike the bustling city of Varanasi. Maheshwar is renowned not only for its ghats, temples, and rich history but also for its exquisite sarees.  Women across India have always been enchanted by the famous Maheshwar Sarees, which are on par with other popular sarees like Benarasi Silk, Mysore Silk, and Kota Sari.  These sarees result from the creative genius of Ahilyabai Holkar, who brought weavers and artists from Surat in Guja...

  Elated by the response I received on my previous blog, I'm back with yet another exciting and short travel story of  Sanchi, Madhya Pradesh. Sanchi is famous for the world heritage site, The Sanchi Stupa, 40 kms from Bhopal.  So, Sanchi is just an hour's drive from Bhopal and is among my go-to places on weekends. You can visit there with your friends and family for a peaceful time as the surrounding is serene. Moreover, it's an excellent place for planning a picnic as there is ample garden space to sit and have your favourite meal. Sanchi can also be reached by train as it has its own railway station and excellent connectivity with primary locations in the country. We left for Sanchi around 2:00 PM and reached there by 3:30 PM. We visited the whole premises and sat there to witness the sunset. The Stupas are situated on a hill, so you can see the entire city while you're there, and the city looks beautiful at dusk.  Interestingly, the Rs. 200 note of Indian Currenc...