Places of Interest in Omkareshwar - photos, details and travel help.
Shri Omkar Mandhata Temple Shri Mamaleshwar temple Kedareshwar Temple Omkareshwar Parikrama Gauri Somanth temple Ranmukteshwar temple Sacred meeting point Shri Govinda Bhagavatpaada Cave Kajal Rani Cave
🔍The temple stands on a one mile long, half mile wide island formed by the fork of the River Narmada which draws millions of pilgrims every year. The temple was constructed on the soft stone which has lent its pliable surface that highlights its’ rare degree of delicate work, of which the frieze figures on the upper portion are most striking.
🔍Mamleshwar Jyotirlinga Temple is the only important shrine on the mainland, and faces the Omkar- Mandhata. This Temple is located near Amreshwar temple opposite to the Omkareshwar Temple. It was constructed in the 10th century and a protected monument which depicts extraordinary architectural style of ancient India. There are verandahs encircling the temple which have columns carved in square, polygon and circles. The stone roof of the temple is also intricately carved.
🔍Kedareshwar Temple was built in the 11th century dedicated to Lord Kedar, another manifestation of Lord Shiva. This temple is famous for its architecture. It is located at the confluence of Narmada and Kaveri rivers, situated about 4kms away from the Omkareshwar Temple. Kedareshwar Temple has an uncanny resemblance with the Kedarnath temple located in Uttarakhand.
🔍Gauri Siddhanath Temple or Gauri Somnath Temple is situated on the Mandhata Island in Omkareshwar, just 0.6 km away from the bus stand which can be reached by a long flight of steps cut into the hill-facing west of the bridge. On crossing the bridge, the steps are a little onto the left leading to this Temple. This Temple has a striking resemblance with the Khajuraho Temples in terms of design and artwork. The Gauri Somnath temple has a huge 6-feet linga made of black stone.
🔍Sri Govinda Bhagavatpada Cave is one where Guru Adi Shankaracharya learned his lessons from Govinda Bhagavatpada Granth. As per local legend, Adi Shankaracharya walked hundreds of miles through forests, valleys, crossing mountains and rivers to finally reaching Omkareshwar to find Govinda Bhagavatpada in a state of ’Nirvikalpa Nishtha’ (Sanskrit, unwavering concentration in deep meditative state) in a cave under a Banyan tree along the banks of Narmada River.
🔍Kajal Rani Cave is one of the main attractions in Omkareshwar. Situated 8 kms from the Omkareshwar Temple, the Cave is a scenic spot that flaunts its’ undulating land up to the horizon. This place provides a relief from the many holy sites of the town.
🔍As per Hindu mythology, walking around any sources of positive energy would proffer one with the same positive energy. So from time immemorial, walking around in a clockwise direction of something, which has positive energy, is a well-acclaimed practice. The popular belief is that circumambulating the sacred temple of Omkareswar would fetch boons and wipe out all the sins of those who had undertaken such parikrama.
🔍Muki in Hindi language means pardon. Ranmukteshwar temple in the confluence of Narmada and Kaveri upholds the belief that a holy darshan in the sacred shrine would absolve one from his sinful life. A popular devout center in the temple town, this temple is frequented by quite number of people from around the globe. Most of the pilgrims offer gram pulses to the deity with the strong belief that it would absolve the unpaid debts of their beloved ones who are no more.
🔍River Narmada is believed to be the daughter of lord Shiva and holds much religious significance in the life of a pious Hindu. This sacred river found its place in various Puranas where it is narrated that a holy dip and circumvention of this river would fetch salvation. Though this river flows through various regions, when it reach Omkareswar it merges with Kaveri to form an island.
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