MP celebrates legacy of Devi Ahilya Bai in Maheshwar

Khargone: The welfare initiatives undertaken by Lokmata Devi Ahilyabai 300 years ago, as well as the benchmarks of good governance she established despite numerous challenges, continue to be an inspiration for all of us today, said chief minister Mohan Yadav on Monday.
Yadav was addressing a public gathering at Maheshwar in Khargone district — the city of Lokmata Devi Ahilyabai — during the staging of the play ‘Rashtrasamartha Devi Ahilyabai Ki Punya Gatha, ' organised by Vishva Manglya Sabha. On this occasion, he also released a book on the life of Devi Ahilyabai, written by Ayushi Jain.
He said, "Maa Ahilyabai did many exemplary works while running her govt and her way of ruling has a special place in the hearts of Sanatan followers of the entire country, including Malwa."
Yadav said, "The Mughal kingdom launched a campaign to destroy our ‘dev sthans' (temples). I have no hesitation in saying that apart from Ahilyabai Holkar, the big rulers did not pay attention to this issue. Ahilya Mata developed various infrastructure and systems at many ‘dev sthans', including Somnath, Kashi, and Mahakal. Apart from this, she generously helped the poor, promoted Maheshwari saree weaving to provide employment, encouraged trade, supported farmers, and set numerous milestones in justice and governance. History is filled with inspiring episodes from her life."
Taking inspiration from Ahilyabai's work, MP govt celebrated its first Dussehra festival in Maheshwar and even held a Cabinet meeting there. The state's first armed battalion has been named after Ahilyamata, he mentioned.
RSS general secretary Dattatreya Hosabale, who was especially present on this occasion, said that Ahilya Devi preferred peace over war. Apart from her holistic vision and good governance, her ability to guide society, promote the unity of the country, and agriculture and trade is exemplary, he added.
The event was also attended by Union minister Savitri Thakur, culture minister Dharmendra Singh Lodhi, and Yuvraj Yashwant Rao Holkar.
Khargone: The welfare initiatives undertaken by Lokmata Devi Ahilyabai 300 years ago, as well as the benchmarks of good governance she established despite numerous challenges, continue to be an inspiration for all of us today, said chief minister Mohan Yadav on Monday.
Yadav was addressing a public gathering at Maheshwar in Khargone district — the city of Lokmata Devi Ahilyabai — during the staging of the play ‘Rashtrasamartha Devi Ahilyabai Ki Punya Gatha, ' organised by Vishva Manglya Sabha. On this occasion, he also released a book on the life of Devi Ahilyabai, written by Ayushi Jain.
He said, "Maa Ahilyabai did many exemplary works while running her govt and her way of ruling has a special place in the hearts of Sanatan followers of the entire country, including Malwa."
Yadav said, "The Mughal kingdom launched a campaign to destroy our ‘dev sthans' (temples). I have no hesitation in saying that apart from Ahilyabai Holkar, the big rulers did not pay attention to this issue. Ahilya Mata developed various infrastructure and systems at many ‘dev sthans', including Somnath, Kashi, and Mahakal. Apart from this, she generously helped the poor, promoted Maheshwari saree weaving to provide employment, encouraged trade, supported farmers, and set numerous milestones in justice and governance. History is filled with inspiring episodes from her life."
Taking inspiration from Ahilyabai's work, MP govt celebrated its first Dussehra festival in Maheshwar and even held a Cabinet meeting there. The state's first armed battalion has been named after Ahilyamata, he mentioned.
RSS general secretary Dattatreya Hosabale, who was especially present on this occasion, said that Ahilya Devi preferred peace over war. Apart from her holistic vision and good governance, her ability to guide society, promote the unity of the country, and agriculture and trade is exemplary, he added.
The event was also attended by Union minister Savitri Thakur, culture minister Dharmendra Singh Lodhi, and Yuvraj Yashwant Rao Holkar.