Mystery of Barahdwari: Ahilya Bai's 300-Year-Old Architectural Marvel Still Baffles!
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Mystery of Barahdwari: Ahilya Bai's 300-Year-Old Architectural Marvel Still Baffles!
- •Barahdwari, a 300-year-old structure near Malekshakhedi village, Maheshwar, is an architectural marvel.
- •Its unique design makes 12 doors visible from any direction, often confusing observers.
- •Built by Queen Ahilya Bai Holkar during the Holkar period, it served as a resting place for soldiers traveling between Indore and Maheshwar.
- •The complex includes stables, a perennial pond, a secret chamber, and a Maratha-style Shri Ram temple.
- •Astrologically, its 12 doors symbolize the 12 zodiac signs, believed to offer peace from planetary issues.
Why It Matters: Ahilya Bai's Barahdwari is a 300-year-old architectural and spiritual wonder near Maheshwar.
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