| |
|
|
| |
  |
|
|
| |
Omkareshwar
-
The Sacred 'Om' Shaped Island |
|
| |
|
Omkareshwar, the sacred island, shaped like the
holiest of all Hindu symbols 'OM', has always been able to draw
hundreds of generations of pilgrims. Here, at the confluence of the rivers Narmada and
Kaveri, the devout have gathered to kneel before the Jyotirlinga (one of the
twelve throughout India) at the temple of Shri Omkar Mandhata.
|
|
 |
|
|
| |
And here, as in so
many of Madhya Pradesh's sacred shrines, the works of Nature complement those of
man to provide a setting awe inspiring in its magnificence. |
| |
|
|
Shri Omkar
Mandhata |
|
| |
The temple stands on a one mile long, half mile wide island formed by the fork of the Narmada.
The soft stone of which it was constructed has lent its pliable surfaces to a rare degree
of detailed work, of which the frieze figures on the upper portion is the most
striking. Also intricately carved is the stone roof of the temple. Encircling the shrine are
verandahs with columns which are carved in circles, polygons and squares. |
|
|
Siddhanath Temple |
|
| |
A fine example of early medieval Brahminic architecture. Its unique feature is a
frieze of elephants carved upon a stone slab at its outer perimeter. |
|
|
24 Avatars |
| |
A cluster of Hindu and Jain temples, remarkable for their skillful use of varied
architectural modes. |
|
Satmatrika Temples |
| |
6 km from Omkareshwar, a group of 10th century temples. |
|
Kajal Rani Cave |
|
9 km from Omkareshwar, this is a particularly picturesque scenic spot,
with a panoramic view of the broad acres and gently undulating landscape that stretches in
unbroken harmony till the horizon. |
|
Top |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
| |
|
|
|
|
How to go |
|
|
|
Omkareshwar
is connected to Indore, Ujjain, Khandwa and
Omkareshwar Road by regular bus services. |
|
|
|
|
Nearest railhead is Omkareshwar Road
(12km) on the Ratlam-
Khandwa section of
the Western Railway. |
|
|
|
| Nearest airport is at Indore (77 km) connected by regular
flights with Bombay, Delhi, Bhopal and Gwalior. |
|
|
|
|
Holkar Guest House
Ahilyabai Charity Trust, Omkareshwar Mandir
Forest Rest House
A number of Dharamshalas offer accommodation with basic amenities. |
|
|
