Omkareshwar , Madhya Pradesh
About Omkareshwar
Omkareshwar, is an auspicious Jyotirlinga of Lord Shiva on an ‘OM’ shaped holy island on the River Narmada, situated between Indore and Khandwa. The island comprises of two lofty hills and is divided by the valley in such a way that it appears in the shape of scared symbol, ‘OM’. One of the 12 revered jyotirlingas in the subcontinent, it is surrounded Vindhyas on the North and Satpura on the South.
On the shore of river Narmada, stowed away in western Madhya Pradesh, Omkareshwar is at a distance of 77 KMs from Indore. Being a sacred religious centre, one can find scores of other temples in the vicinity - Panchmukhi Ganesh Temple, Mamleshwar Mandir, Vrahadeshwar Temple, Govindeshwar Temple and Annapoorna Temple to name a few. An unbelievable spiritual gush ruptures over the town during Maha Shivratri and Kartik festival with thousands of devotees flooding the place.
Well-connected by rail, bus and air to nearby cities, reaching Omkareshwar is through steamboats. There are numerous legends associated with this holy site and is hugely popular on the pilgrimage circuit. Along with Omkareshwar Mahadev temple, the site also has Siddhanath Mahadev temple.
Omkareshwar is visited by devout devotees, nature lovers and those seeking peace of mind. It is best to avoid a visit to Omkareshwar during summer because of the oven-like temperatures. But winters are quite pleasant and delightful, making it ideal to visit the place.
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Mamleshwar Temple, Omkareshwar, Madhya Pradesh
0.2 km from Omkareshwar - See map
Mamleshwar Temple is built on the south bank of river Narmada, its original name is Amreshwar temple. Situated right opposite the river bank where...
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Siddhanath Temple, Omkareshwar, Madhya Pradesh
0.4 km from Omkareshwar - See map
A classical representation of the Brahmic architecture, Siddhantha temple is a major tourist attraction. The frescoes of elephants are the most...
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Satmatrika Temples, Madhya Pradesh
0.7 km from Omkareshwar - See map
Satmatrika temples, devoted to the seven Hindu goddesses, were built in the 10th century. They are 6 kms from Omkareshwar. Satmatrika- literally...
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24 Avatars Group of Temples, Omkareshwar, Madhya Pradesh
1 km from Omkareshwar - See map
Of all the temples located in the holy city of Omkareshwar, 24 Avatars group of temples are the most unique. This is because these are a group of...
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Kedareshwar Temple, Omkareshwar, Madhya Pradesh
1.2 km from Omkareshwar - See map
Kedareshwar Temple was built in the 11th century. Dedicated to Lord Kedar, another manifestation of Lord Shiva the Kedareshwar temple is famous...
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Gauri Somnath Temple, Omkareshwar, Madhya Pradesh
3.5 km from Omkareshwar - See map
Curiously resembling the temples of Khajuraho in architecture and design, the temple consists of a gigantic six feet tall linga. It is made of...
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Kajal Rani Cave, Omkareshwar, Madhya Pradesh
9.5 km from Omkareshwar - See map
Kajal Rani Cave is situated at a distance of 8km from Omkareshwar temple, it’s a beautiful tourist attraction providing a scenic view of...
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Mandleshwar, Madhya Pradesh
57.4 km from Omkareshwar - See map
Mandleshwar is located around 8.5 km away from Maheshwar. The tourist spot houses various attractions like Dhawal-kunda, Shstradhra Hathani,...
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Tincha Falls, Madhya Pradesh
66.4 km from Omkareshwar - See map
Tincha falls are located about 10 kms from Simrol village and 25 kms from Indore. It is a good destination for a weekend getaway from Indore. It...
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Maheshwar, Madhya Pradesh
66.4 km from Omkareshwar - See map
Maheshwar has a glorious past and was known as Mahishmati, capital of king Kartivarjun. The town is of high religious importance as it is...
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Patalpani Waterfalls, Madhya Pradesh
71.2 km from Omkareshwar - See map
Patalpani waterfalls are located near Mhow, very close to Indore. The falls are huge and the view is beautiful. Ideal time to visit would be soon...
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Pipliyapala Regional Park, Madhya Pradesh
76.1 km from Omkareshwar - See map
Pipliyapala Regional Park is like an oasis in the middle of the urban city. It is a large park where you can easily spend half a day. There is a...
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