Best places visit in Agar-Malwa 

1.Baijnath Mahadev Temple

The Baijnath Mahadev Temple, situated on the picturesque banks of the River Banganga, is a tranquil representation of beliefs, accounts and architectural beauty in the Agar-Malwa district of Madhya Pradesh. Situated at Susner Road on Ujjain-Kota National Highway 27, it is not only a site of religious importance but also a cultural and historical monument.

What distinguishes the Baijnath Mahadev Temple notably is its connection with the British. It is said, to be the only temple in India constructed by the British. This remarkable fact makes it different from over thousands of the other temples found in the country and deepens the already captivating story of its something.

The establishment of the Baijnath Mahadev temple began in 1528 and was finished by 1536, the square dish of the temple reflects a 12-sided twelve-sided stone which, as the verbal description have it, evidences the tilt of the universe from its congenital state of equilibrium. Throughout the years it has become an integral part of the region’s heritage spiritual. The architecture of the temple is a mix of traditional Hindu styles with faint hints that may be due to the colonial era.

Significance

• Baijnath Mahadev, a devoted temple of Lord Shiva, is worshipped by the devotees who visit here to get blessings and find peace. The temple comes alive especially during the Mahashivratri when good thousands of devotees come for celebration of the prayers.

2.Baglamukhi Mata Temple

Located on the calm banks of the Lakhundar River in Nalkheda, a tehsil of Agar district, Madhya Pradesh, is the famous and mystical Baglamukhi Mata Temple. Hailed as one of the most revered Shakti Peeths in India, this temple draws powerful spiritual attraction to seekers on both Shaiva and Shakta Marg. It is extremely popular to be connected to Tantric rituals and also is a powerful centre of pastime for individuals on the mystical path.

Significance and Origins

• The origins of this temple trace back to the Dwapar Yuga. It is said that this sacred place was established by Maharaja Yudhishthira, the eldest of the Pandavas under the direction of Lord Krishna. The intention was to get divine bana and shakti to win from the Mahabharat war.

• Baglamukhi Devi, also called as Pitambara Maa is one of the ten Mahavidyas in Hindu. She is worshipped for power of stambhana, that is for the power to freeze the enemy, negativity and evil from around. The temple is said to possess a swayambhu (self-manifested) deity of the goddess giving an extra mystique to its sacredness.

3.Mothisagar pond

Located within the ancient town of Agar, Motisagar Pond, also referred to as Motiasagar, rests as a serene and ageless example to perseverance, selflessness, and heritage community. Stretching over 428 bighas, this picturesque tank is not just a pond; it is a tale of a tragic past and a place which is still a subject of admiration for the quiet charm that it holds.

History

• The discovery of Motisagar is as old as the year 1052, with the period of Banjara community—a nomadic ethnic group famous for their trade and rugged nature. The project was headed by Abhay Ram Banjara, a respected leader among his people. What makes this excavation differ from others in the past is the personal risk associated with its creation.

• As per local wisdom, during the work of excavation, Abhay Ram sacceffed by offering the lives of his own son and daughter-in-law. This regrettable event was considered as an boon or religious oblation, supposed to consecrate the pond and provide for its fertility for ages to come.

Significance and Natural Beauty

• The Banjara tribes lived in the vicinity of the pond in olden days. Motisagar was a source of water and culture and society. A few centuries on, the pond still remains one of Agar’s beloved landmarks, attracting visitors and locals and the historians with its spellbinding beauty and rich history.

• One can at once experience the serenity brought by lush surroundings, calm waters and the grand setting of the chhatri in the centre. Whether you are going on its history or are looking for ones quieter moment, Motisagar lets you peep at a soulful past.

4.Someshwar Mahadev Temple

Set amidst the serene backdrops of Madhya Pradesh there is a hidden spiritual treasure – Someshwar Mahadev Temple. This holy shrine is located about 25 km from Agar in Ujjain road in Agar district. En route from village Tanodia you will follow Gundakalan road and you will pass from Gokul village which is near to Raghogarh and Sunaria village. About 1 km west of Sunaria, there is this old temple hidden amongst small settlement of blacksmiths.

What is remarkable about Someshwar Mahadev Temple is the famous mythological connections with it of the Pandavas. It is believed localy that the Pandavs established this Shivling during the time they went exiled (Agyatvas) The presence of this sacred relic pulls massive crowd of devotees and history buffs, the people who visit this place seeking peace, blessings and attachment to old periods.

Though lesser visited on the tourist circuit, this temple holds great devotion in the local area. Encompassed by nature and simplicity, it gives tranquility to its visitors. The residential smithing community that is tiny but tactically is deeply rooted in the genuine traditions of the place.

5.Maa Tulja Bhavani

Sitting 2 kilometers east of Agar city, mystic beauty of nature surrounds the old temple of Maa Tulja Bhavani. Located in a natural cave, surrounded by a thickly forested hill, this sacred spot has a rare and a mystical ambiance, that attracts devotees and wandering traveler alike.

The temple is in the easy access—only 1 kilometer south of Kanad Road, which is a nice calm getaway from the busy town.

The feeling of Maa Tulja Bhavani, a dynamic and revered form of Goddess Durga is intensely present in the peaceful environment of the cave. The temple has great spiritual importance for the people in the town and for the guests for the reason that it is thought to be a shower of divine power, blessings and this provides protection.