Maheshwar Diaries: Discovering the Grace and Grit of Devi Ahilyabai Holkar

Photo Courtesy: Mr. Rajendra Adhikari, Director of Studies, Nepal Administrative Staff College (NASC), Nepal There’s a unique sense of anticipation that tingles in the air when you land in a new city. But when I landed at Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar Airport in Indore for the Faculty Development Program at IIM Indore , my curiosity sparked—not just by the city, but by the remarkable woman whose name seemed to echo everywhere. Who was Devi Ahilyabai Holkar, I wondered? Her name adorned the airport, the university, and countless public institutions across Madhya Pradesh. It wasn’t long before I found my answer—not just through facts, but through a deeply moving experience that unfolded in the historic town of Maheshwar . A Royal Detour – Maheshwar, the Capital of Grace and Grit Accompanied by fellow participants and travel friends — Ms. Achala Dahal and Mr. Rajendra Adhikari from Nepal, and friends Dr. Govind and Ms. Saritha from India—we journeyed to Maheshwar, once known as Mahi...