Omkareshwar Parikrama

• 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. 
• Apart from the jyothirlinga, the presence of holy river Narmada adds the parikrama a worthy affair. 
• Narmada is believed to be the daughter of Lord Shiva and regarded as the purest of all other rivers. Since it is a customary practice of a Shiva devotee to take a parikrama of Narmada.

• Omkareshwar is situated on the holy banks of this sacred river and hence walking around the shrine would proffer dual benefits to the devotee. 
• It is rather a testamentary custom than an alluring attraction. 
• Most of the people who prefer a parikrama here at Omkareshwar would definitely give preference to its religious aspect than the scenic ambiance through which they walks around. 
• Apart from its spiritual facets, Omkareshwar parikrama would provide an enthralling experience with its picturesque settings.