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To see and do in Indore

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(Madhya Pradesh)


Rich Legacy

If you are wondering what exactly makes Indore special well, we cannot pin point one factor. The temples, the great rivers Saraswati and Kham flowing merrily along, it is just another Indian city at a first glance. But then, Indore is very special, for it was here that the ruling kings of the Holkar clan, went against the old customs of barring Harijans (the so called lower caste people) and opened wide the temples, schools and public well gates to the them answering Gandhiji's campaign against untouchability.

Indore truly speaks of the rich yester years. Today, Indore is a business hub. A place where lots of cars roll out. It has earned the epithet Detroit of India thanks to the suburb Pithampur, where a large number of automobile units are based
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  • If you are holidaying with family or friends, then Treasure Island is a must. Check out unique games like laser tags, carousels, bumper cars, virtual reality, and simulators and simulator theatre. There is a bowling alley, pool and billiard tables, video games and even a sports bar.
  • Your trip to Indore is incomplete, if you fail to eat poha and jalebi in breakfast.
  • Buy lots and lots of namkeen and sweets. They are delicious even in smallest of shops.
  • A meal of mouth-watering Rajasthani food at Chokhi Dhani or Nakrali Dhani.

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Monuments and Museums
  Rajwada A melange of French, Mughal and Maratha architectures, this 200-year old seven-storied palace belonged to the Holkars. The palace is characterised by lower stories made of stone and upper stories of wood, and a well-laid garden with fountains and an artificial waterfall. Lalbagh Palace A must-visit monument, this palace of the Holkar rulers was used for conducting important functions and celebrations. The magnificent architecture with gardens all around gives an idea of the lifestyle of the Holkars. Spread over an area of 28 hectares, it at one time it had the reputation of having one of the best rose gardens in the country. Currently this is the residence of Usha Raje, direct descendent of the Holkars. It is open for public from 10 am to 6 pm, all days except Mondays. Chattri Bagh The garden has several memorial canopies (chhatris) dedicated to the Holkar rulers and their family members. Located on the bank of river Kham, the prettiest of the chattris is that of Malhar Rao I, the founder of the Holkar dynasty, embellished all over with frescoes. Sukh Niwas This palace, again built by the Holkars, is a fine blend of Indian and Western styles of architecture. Gandhi Hall Built in 1904 this Indo-Gothic building is also known as Ghanta Ghar or Town Hall. It is now used to conduct art exhibitions and cultural shows. It also houses a library, a children's park and a temple. Indore Museum Located on Agra-Mumbai Road, the museum has the finest collection of Parmar dynasty sculptures, besides coins, arms and armours. It is open 10 am to 5 pm, all days except Mondays. Central Museum Situated near the GPO, the museum has an interesting collection of 11th and 12th century sculptures. There are some Harappan period terracotta pieces excavated at Mohenjo Daro in southern Pakistan. The museum is open daily from 10 am to 5 pm except Mondays.

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Parks
  Kamla Nehru Park Overlooking the Kham River, this park has a zoo. You can also enjoy elephant, camel, and pony rides, goat carts and buggy rides in the evenings. The restaurant here dishes out a good fare. Bijasen Tekri This is an ideal picnic spot with breathtaking views of the city. The Bijasen Mata Temple here, built in 1920, hosts a grand fair is held during the nine-day festival of Navratri.

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Religious Places
  Bada Ganapati Built in the year 1875, it is famous for housing the largest Ganapati statue in the world, measuring 8 m (about 25 ft) from crown to foot. Although the idol frame is made of precious metals, the idol itself has been moulded out of a bizarre mix of bricks, limestone, gur (jaggery), mud from the stables of elephants and horses, besides holy soil and water from the tirths (pilgrim places) of Ayodhya, Mathura, Maya, Kanchi, Kashi, Avantika and Dwarka. Kanch Mandir Also called Hukumchand Temple after its builder, it is made entirely of glass. Be it walls, ceiling, floor, pillars or doors, everything is inlaid with glass. There are even paintings on glass depicting stories from Jain mythology. The statue of Lord Mahavira here is said to be visible 21 times on the glass walls, corresponding to the 21 tirthankaras. Khajrana Temple Built during the reign of Rani Ahilya Bai Holkar, denizens revere Khajrana's Ganesha as the fulfiller of wishes. Near the temple is the dargah of Nahar Sayed, an important pilgrimage place for Maita Muslims. Annapurna Temple Inspired by the Meenakshi Temple of Madurai, four life-sized elephants guard this temple. Inside, there are shrines for Shiva and Kal Bhairav, and besides Annapurna.

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Festivals
  People in Indore celebrate every occasion. They have a passion for Rangpanchmi, which is celebrated five days after Holi with plenty of music. Do be careful however of the local bhang (locally brewed alchohol which is consumed either with milk or with beetle leaf) it could get a bit too strong and knock you off! Gangaur, a festival of Lord Shiva- Parvati is celebrated by the womenfolk. The ladies of the offer special prayers for prosperity in married life. On the night of Anant Chaudas (September), large processions are taken out and idols of Lord Ganesha are immersed in water. The festival takes place around September.
 
 
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