300th Birth Anniversary of Ahilyabai Holkar to Be Celebrated in 2025
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Ahilyabai Holkar Jayanti (31st May annually) |
| 2025 Significance | 300th birth anniversary of Ahilyabai Holkar |
| Birth | Born 31 May 1725 in Chondi village, Maharashtra (Marathi Hindu family) |
| Rule | Queen of Indore (18th century) after death of father-in-law, Malhar Rao Holkar |
| Personal Losses | Lost husband (Khanderao Holkar), father-in-law, and son (Male Rao Holkar) |
| Key Supporter | Brother-in-law Tukoji Rao Holkar (military commander) |
| Contributions | Built Kashi Vishwanath Temple (Varanasi), Dashashwamedh Ghat, Gauri Somnath Mandir; promoted trade, education, and public services in Indore |
| Celebrations | Observed in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, and Maharashtra with cultural events, speeches, and tributes |
| Honours | 1996 postal stamp; Indore Airport named Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar Airport |
| 2025 Special Project | ₹681 crore memorial - 'Punyashlok Ahilyabai Holkar Smarak Sthal' announced by Maharashtra Govt. |