Did you know Ahilyabai Holkar?

Introduction: In the Maratha Confederacy, Ahilyabai Holkar was the Raji of Indore, living from May 31, 1725, until August 13, 1795. She made Maheshwar, in Madhya Pradesh, the Holkar Dynasty’s capital.

Following the deaths of her spouse, Khande Rao Holkar, and her father-in-law, Malhar Rao Holkar, Ahilyabai took on the responsibility of managing the Holkar family’s affairs.

With Tukoji Rao Holkar as her military commander, she personally led forces into combat and defended the Malwa state against invaders. She also received credit for constructing several Dharmashalas and Hindu temples in the Indian Subcontinent. She was also well-known for defying Indian customs surrounding gender roles in the eighteenth century.

Ayyok Devi Ahiyabai Holkar’s 300th birth anniversary

The 300th birth anniversary of Goddess Ahiyabai Holkar starts on May 31, 2024. His life is Indian.
A different take on history. A girl from an ordinary family with a rural background becomes an extraordinary
Even today, her life as a ruler is a great source of inspiration. Dedication, simplicity, and devotion to religion.
She was an outstanding example of administrative efficiency, wisdom, and noble conduct.

The term ‘Shri Shankar Aadvan’ refers to the praises bestowed upon him. Her rule is always based on this principle.
She continued to serve as Lord Shankar’s representative. Her public welfare rule, helps landless farmers.
There was ideal governance to protect the welfare of tribal groups like Bhils and widows. social reformer.
Along with being dedicated to agricultural reform, water management, environmental protection, public welfare, and education, her governance

Not only in our own state but also in the entire country, the rituals and financial management of the temples.
But she also paid special attention. Aamanakaraya from Bachinath to Ramevaram and from Baraka to Pari.
She got the damaged temple rebuilt. It has continued since ancient times and was interrupted in the modern era.
Her work brought new awareness among the pilgrims. Due to these extensive works, he got the title of ‘Puyok’.
The development of these holy places spread all over India is actually a reflection of their national identity.

We are paying our heartfelt tribute to Goddess Ahilyabai Holkar on the auspicious occasion of her 300th birth anniversary. All the volunteers and community leaders should participate enthusiastically in the program organised at this festival. The fact that she had the opportunity to follow the path of simplicity, virtue, righteousness, and national pride shown by her.