<\/span><\/h3>\nThese rock shelters exhibit the earliest traces of human lives. A number of Stone Age rock paintings can be seen in these rock shelters.\u00a0 The word Bhimbetka<\/em> is said to be derived from\u00a0Bhimbaithka<\/em>, meaning “sitting place of Bhima”, the hero-deity from the epic Maharabharata.<\/em><\/p>\nPanchmarhi<\/strong>, a promiment hill station in the state, is a verdant gem of MP and situated on a large plateau in the Mahadeo hills of Satpura ranges. It is known as the \u201cQueen of Satpura\u201d. A lovely hill resort girdled by the Satpura ranges, it offers absolute tranquility.<\/p>\nUjjain<\/em><\/strong> is a major holy city for the Hindus and hosts the Kumbh Mela, attracting millions of pilgrims, every 12 years.<\/p>\nThe capital of the state,\u00a0Bhopal<\/strong> is a former princely state, a small city celebrated for its mosques and palaces, lakes, old-town ambience, and refined Urdu language.<\/p>\nIndore<\/strong> is a prominent urban centre, an industrial hub, and a bustling metropolis in the state.<\/p>\nMadhya Pradesh is a truly amazing part of India which encapsulates its spirit and culture. A visit to the state is a must for every Indian.<\/p>\n
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