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The Holkar palace (Rajwada) close to the Chhatris having a seven storied building built two centuries ago is built in a mixture of Maratha, Mugal and French style. The gopura-like monumental stone and wood structure, flanked by bastions, studded with balconies and windows, is a testimony of the past Holkar grandeur. Its lofty entrance archway above a huge wooden door encrusted with iron studs, leads into a vast courtyard enclosed by galleried rooms, and the arcaded Ganesh Hall where state and religious functions were once held. It is now used for art exhibitions and classical music concerts. Synonymous with the heart of
Indore
city, it stands today as a mute witness to the bygone splendour of the Holkar rulers. The
New
Palace
still remains on the north side.In the old part of town, the multi-storey gateway of the Rajwada or
Old
Palace
looks out onto the palm-lined main square in the crowded streets of the Kajuri Bazaar. About 200 years ago, this seven-storied historical building formed the nerve centre of all trading activities. Even today it stands proud in the market place, a silent tribute to the craftsmanship of unknown artisans of centuries ago.
Kanch Mandir:
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Kanch Mandir is a
Jain
Temple
that is considered nothing less than a wonder. The entire building is decorated with glass. Right from ceilings and floors to pillars and doorknobs, everything is completely covered with glass. There are many paintings as well, which are also done on glass. This one of a kind temple is dedicated to Lord Mahavira whose statues are kept in a glass chamber at the top. There are three statues that are reflected 21 times on all sides akin to 21 tirthankars of faith.
Ujjain
Ujjain
is the modern name of Ujjayini located at distance of 56 km from
Indore
is is one of the holiest cities of . Situated on the banks of the sacred river Shipra,
Ujjain
is also known for being one of the four centres of Kumbha Mela. The Mahakaleshwar Temple, the Gopal Mandir or the Ganesh Temple, the temple of Har Siddhi Mata (the family goddess of king Vikramaditya) and the Vedha Shala (Veda School) are some of the must visit destinations of this place.The magnificence and awesome spectacle of the bathing ritual at Simhastha defies description. Beginning on the full moon day in Chaitra (April), it continues into Vaishakha (May), until the next full moon day.
Ujjain
turns, amidst a riot of colours, into an in miniature.
Shri Omkar Mandhata
 The temple stands on a one mile long, half mile wide island formed by the fork of the
Narmada
. The soft stone of which it was constructed has lent its paliable surface to a rare degree of detailed work, of which the frieze figures on the upper portion is the most striking. Also intricately carved is the stone roof of the temple. Encircling the shrine are verandahs with columns which are carved in circles, polygons and squares.
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