The city of Indore presents a happy blend of historical past & promised of rapid future modernization. It is situated on the Malwa plateau at an altitude of 535 m (1,823 ft) above sea level, on the banks of two small rivulets - the Swaraswati and the Knan . They unite at the centre of the city where a small 18th century templeof Sangamnath or Indereshwar exists. the name Indore is due to tthe diety. It is the largest city in Madhya Pradesh, the city has emerged as the commercial capital of the state.