Punyashlok ahilyabai holkar

Holkar's Chhatri Temples part-5

2. Chhatribagh, Ganghor Ghat (Maharaja Hari Rao Samadhisthal Samooh), Hari Rao Holkar Chhatri

A. Shrimant Maharaja Hari Rao Holkar

B. Raja Shrimant Sir Kashi Rao Dada Holkar (K.C.S.I)

C. Shrimant Sardar Bhausaheb Holkar

D. Shrimant Sardar Tatya Jog (Vitthal Rao Kib)

E. Shrimant Maharaja Khande Rao Holkar

F. Shrimant Jiji Bai Sahib Holkar

G. Unknown Samadhi (on the left side)

H. Daughter of Shrimant Maharaja Tukoji Rao II's Samadhi

I. Shrimant Rakma Bai Holkar (Samadhi)

J. Shrimant Lakshmi Bai Holkar

K. Unknown Samadhi (on the right side)

A. Shrimant Maharaja Hari Rao Holkar

Maharaja Hari Rao Holkar was the 9th Raje of Holkar dynasty. He was the son of Vithoji Rao Holkar. Vithoji Rao Holkar was killed by tying to the elephant's foot in front of Shaniwar Wada (Pune). In Battle of Mahindpur (1817), Maharaja Hari Rao Holkar was the leader of a segment of army. He sat on the throne of Holkar in 1834. His history is very interesting, this is understood from the form of his Samadhi. This Samadhi is the largest among Samadhisthal Samooh and is located in the middle. It was necessary to build magnificent ramparts around Samadhi only for the protection of Samadhi. The construction of this Samadhi was completed during the reign of Maharani Krishna Bai Holkar.

This Samadhi is the main Samadhi of Maharaja Hari Rao Holkar. This Samadhi was being built on a Chotharya and numerous storylines had been carved on the walls of this Samadhi. The legends of Gods, Goddesses, Ideal men and dancers, Gandharvas had also been engraved on it. Incidents with Shri Krishna and Shri Rama, story of Draupadi Swami had also been engraved on it. At the bank of Samadhi, there is a magnificent Baarav (Kund).