Indore is the largest city in Madhya Pradesh, and together with its satellite towns of Pithampur and Dewas, is one of the fastest-growing economic regions in India. The history of Indore is inseparable from the history of the Holkar State. The founder of the House of Holkars was Malhar Rao Holkar, born in 1693 AD. His soldierly qualities brought him to the forefront under the Peshwa and he was...
Built in the year 1875, during the reign of Rani Ahilya Bai Holkar,
Khajrana is famous for housing the largest Ganapati statue in the world.
From crown to foot the deity measures eight meters in length.
Annapurna Temple
Annapurna Temple, one of the oldest temple in the city is dedicated to
the Goddess of nourishment, Devi Annapurna. Built in the Indo-Aryan and
Dravidians architectural style, this 9th century magnificent 100 feet
high temple resembles the famous Madhura Meenakshi Temple.
Bijasen Tekri
Bijasen Tekri is an ideal picnic spot surrounded by gardens and a small
lake. It offers a breathtaking view of the city and a magnificent view
of the sunset. This tekri (hillock) has a temple dedicated to Bijasen
Mata which was built in the year 1920.