PLACES TO VISIT: Local

Local Sight Seeing

·  Dada Dhuniwale Darbar is located in South - Western part of the town about 3 kms from railway/bus station. This is a centre of faith and worship. The Samadhi places of great Avadhoot Hindu saints Swami Keshwanandaji Maharaj and Swami Hariharanandji Maharaj, respectfully called as "Bade Dadaji" and "Chhote Dadaji" respectively. A fair is held on Guru Purnima at this place and thousands of the devotees attend the fair from all over the nation.

·  Maa Turja Bhavani temple is located beside the Dadaji Darbar and dedicated to Hindu Goddess Maa Turja Bhavani. Many myths are circulated in the masses regarding the temple. It is said that during the wandering period, Lord Rama, visited the place and worshipped the Shakti for nine days at this place. A nine day fair in Navratri period is held here every year. Thousands of devotees visit the place especially in this period, daily prayers also being attended by hundreds of devotees.

·  Devi Nav Chandi Dham is newer place for the devotees of Shakti, located in the LavKush Nagar, in the northern part of the city and is approx. 3 kms from railway station. The temple is dedicated to the Goddess Nav - Chandi. A fair is organized in the month of Falgoon (Feb-March) and cultural & religious programme is being organized by Baba Gangaram, the devotee of the Goddess who has constructed the temple. Film stars and / or and great personalities perform at the fair every year. Thousands of devotees attend the fair.

·  Kishore Kumar Memorial (Samadhi): A beautiful Modern architectural skills can be seen in this monument of the famous playback singer? Actor Kishore Kumar. He was born and brought up at Khandwa and showed great love and regard for the city. He desired to be cremated here. Hence, a “Samadhi” was built 4 kms away from the railway station on the way to Indore.

·  Nagchun Dam is 7 kms from the station site, North to the city near Nagchun village. This is a nearest picnic spot of the city. From this dam also the water is being supplied to the city. Dense plantation around the place makes it beautiful.