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Teaching is our family tradition.  

Punyaslok Rajmata Ahilyadevi Holkar, called "Catherine the Great, Elizabeth, Margaret of India”,[1] (1725 - 1795, ruled 1767-1795) was a Holkar dynasty Queen of the Malwa kingdom, India, The 'Philosopher Queen'. She was born in the village of Chaundi in Tal.Jamkhed Dist.AhmednagarMaharashtra. She moved the capital to Maheshwar south of Indore on the Narmada River.

Ahilyadevi's husband Khanderao Holkar was killed in the battle of Kumher in 1754. Twelve years later, her father-in-law, Malhar Rao Holkar, died. She tried to protect her kingdom from Thugs, the plunderers. She personally led armies into battle. She appointed Tukojirao Holkar as the Chief of Army. She is also famous for justice, once she gave the order for killing her only son under the elephant feet for his punishable activities.

Rani Ahilyadevi was a great builder and patron of many Hindu temples which embellished Maheshwar and Indore. She also built temples and Dharmshala (Free lodging)at sacred sites outside her kingdom, at prominent religious places like Dwarka in Gujarat east to the Kashi Vishwanath Temple at Varanasi on the Ganges, Ujjain (M.P.), Nasik (Mh.), Parali baijnath (Ms.). Seeing the destroyed and desecrated temple in Somanath, Rani Ahilyadevi built a temple where Lord Shiva is still worshipped by Hindus.

Madho Rao's Grandfather was a teacher of the Nepal King and his name was Late Bhagwant Rao. Monu Rao's grandfather, Late Keshav Rao, made arrangements for musical parties playing Shehnai (a special kind of Indian flute ) in the Nepal's king palace.

Madho was an Indian traditional wrestler in his youth, while taking B.Comm. at Benares Hindu University (BHU). These days, on occasion, he is involved in feeding programs for the poor on religious occasions. You would be welcome to join in if there is something happening while you are staying in Varanasi.

 

My mother, Indu is the great mother of the household, she is the essence of Indian hospitality, very charming lady.

I don’t need to say that she is a great cook, so I won’t!

 

I, Monu Rao, am a BA from Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidaypith University. I have separate musical qualifications, 3 years Diploma Course in Music (Tabla) from BHU, and 3 year Prabhakar Course in Music (Tabla) from Prayag University Allahabad.

Without any pride, I would say that my English is fluent and colloquial, so, if you speak English (or Hindi!) you will get an objective assistance or advice on any matter in my competency. I will tell you what’s on offer and where, and you make up your own mind. Arrange to have half an hours chat with me on gmail chat line and you can put your questions directly to me.

 

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