The
visit to this Shri Raja Rajeshwar Sahasrarjun Temple, on the banks of the Narmada
River at Maheswar, in Madhya Pradesh, was a part of “Magnificent Madhya Pradesh
Yatra - Bhopal / Indore / Mandu / Maheswar / Ujjain”, from Nov 23 to Nov 29,
2025, organised by Mantra Yathra. Thanks to Mr Balaji
Davey and his team of Mantra
Yatra (website), for the excellent
arrangement and personal care.
This Shri Raja
Rajeshwar Sahasrarjun, also known as Shri Raja Rajeshwar Sahasrarjun
Kshatriya Temple / Kartavirya Arjuna Temple.
Moolavar: Shri Shastrabahu Arjun
Moolavar: Shri Raj Rajeshwar Sahasrarjun /
Consort : Shri Parvati
Moolavar: Shri Raj Rajeshwar Sahasrarjun /
Consort : Shri Parvati
Some
of the salient features of this temple are….
The temple faces east. Raj Rajeshwar Temple - This is an ancient temple located not too far from the Ahilyeshwar Shivalay. The unique aspect of this Shiva temple is the 11 lamps that have been burning since prehistoric times to honour Agni. They have been kept burning by the people. Each lamp can take 1.25 kg of Desi ghee to burn for 24 hours.
The temple faces east. Raj Rajeshwar Temple - This is an ancient temple located not too far from the Ahilyeshwar Shivalay. The unique aspect of this Shiva temple is the 11 lamps that have been burning since prehistoric times to honour Agni. They have been kept burning by the people. Each lamp can take 1.25 kg of Desi ghee to burn for 24 hours.
The
temple complex also has a small temple dedicated to Sahastraarjun (The mighty
king who held Ravana prisoner for many months here), Vinayagar, Surya, Chaturbhj
Narayanan / Maha Vishnu, etc.
Surya
ARCHITECTURE
The temple consists of the sanctum sanctorum and the mukha mandapam. The vimanam is constructed in North Indian architecture, in the Bhumija style.
The temple consists of the sanctum sanctorum and the mukha mandapam. The vimanam is constructed in North Indian architecture, in the Bhumija style.
HISTORY
AND INSCRIPTIONS
The temple was built in 1786 by Devi Ahalyabai Holkar inside the fort, behind the palace. The same was reconstructed after it was damaged due to the Narmada River flood in recent times.
The temple was built in 1786 by Devi Ahalyabai Holkar inside the fort, behind the palace. The same was reconstructed after it was damaged due to the Narmada River flood in recent times.
LEGENDS
Maheshwar is related to the mythical town of Mahishmati. Once, the King Sahasrarjuna, also called Kartavirya Arjuna, came here with his 500 wives. To make way for a play area for his wives, he holds the Narmada River with his thousand arms. Meanwhile, Ravana, upon seeing the dry river bed, made a Shiva Linga with sand to offer his prayers. By that time, the king's wives finish playing, and he leaves the river from his hold. The rushing river flows and destroys Ravana's Shiva Linga. Angered, Ravana fought with Sahasrarjuna and got defeated. Sahasrarjuna wins and imprisons Ravana for a long time.
Maheshwar is related to the mythical town of Mahishmati. Once, the King Sahasrarjuna, also called Kartavirya Arjuna, came here with his 500 wives. To make way for a play area for his wives, he holds the Narmada River with his thousand arms. Meanwhile, Ravana, upon seeing the dry river bed, made a Shiva Linga with sand to offer his prayers. By that time, the king's wives finish playing, and he leaves the river from his hold. The rushing river flows and destroys Ravana's Shiva Linga. Angered, Ravana fought with Sahasrarjuna and got defeated. Sahasrarjuna wins and imprisons Ravana for a long time.
It
is believed that the temple was constructed on the cremation of the King and is also called the Pallipadai Temple.
POOJAS
AND CELEBRATIONS
Apart from regular poojas, special poojas are conducted on Maha Shivaratri day.
Aarti is performed around 19.30 hrs.
Apart from regular poojas, special poojas are conducted on Maha Shivaratri day.
Aarti is performed around 19.30 hrs.
TEMPLE
TIMINGS
The temple will be open from 05:00 hrs to 22:00 hrs.
The temple will be open from 05:00 hrs to 22:00 hrs.
CONTACT
DETAILS
HOW TO REACH
The temple is on the banks of the Narmada River and on the back side of the Devi Ahalyabai Holkar palace, 66 km from Shri Omkareshwar, the Jyotir Linga Temple, and 93 km from Indore.
The nearest Railway Station is Indore.
The temple is on the banks of the Narmada River and on the back side of the Devi Ahalyabai Holkar palace, 66 km from Shri Omkareshwar, the Jyotir Linga Temple, and 93 km from Indore.
The nearest Railway Station is Indore.
LOCATION OF THE TEMPLE: CLICK HERE
--- OM SHIVAYA NAMA ---
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