About the Omkareshwar in Madhya Pradesh :

Omkareshwar, the sanctified island, is located in the state of Madhya Pradesh in central India. The island of Omkareshwar is shaped in the form of the holiest of all Hindu religion symbols, 'Om'. This is the sole reason why the place has drawn to itself hundreds of generations of pilgrims. Omkareshwar is at the confluence of the River Narmada and River Kaveri and the temple has the Jyotiralinga, which is one of the twelve Jyotiralingas throughout India. The devotees gather in thousands every year just to kneel before the idol of Lord Shiva.

The island has two lofty hills and is divided by a valley in such a way that that it appears in the shape of the holy Hindu symbol, 'Om' from the top view. Between the hills of Vindhya ranges on the North and The hills of Satpura ranges on the South, River Narmada forms a very deep and silent pool, which was earlier full of alligators and fish. But they were surprisingly tame enough and were fed by humans. This deep pool formed by the river is 270 feet below the cantilever type bridge.

The nearest airport from Omkareshwar is at Indore, which is 77 kilometers away. The near most railway station is at Omkareshwar Road, which is 12 kilometers away and is on the Ratlam-Khandwa section of the Western Railway. Bus services are available on a regular basis from Indore, Ujjain and other places.

Some Tourist Attractions in Omkareshwar :

24 Avatars in Omkareshwar:

The 24 Avatars have 24 Hindu and Jain idols in the set of Hindu and Jain temples. The temples are remarkably good looking and evoke interest. The group of temples offers a remarkable site because each temple differs in architectural style from the other. The usage of unique styles makes the 24 Avatars one of the major tourist attractions in Omkareshwar.

Shri Omkar Mandhata in Omkareshwar :

Shri Omkar Mandhata is a large stately structure of stone and the inner chamber is deep inside the temple. The construction of the temple is done without any cement and on the structure supporting the temple there are striking cuttings. Shri Omkar Mandhata was constructed with soft stone and hence the stone surface made it possible for the workers to do an uncommon degree of detailed work. Among the intricate carvings, the most prominent part is the frieze figures on the upper portion of the temple. The stone roof of the temple is also intricately carved. The shrine, Shri Omkar Mandhata, is surrounded by verandahs with columns which are carved in squares, circles and polygons.

Siddhanath Temple in Omkareshwar :

The most outstanding feature of the Siddhanath Temple is the frescos of elephants. The fresco is 15 meters high and the elephants are carved over a stone slab at its outer borders. The roof and the upper portion of the temple have intricate carvings along with artistic decorations. Verandahs with columns carved out in various shapes surround the shrine of the Siddhanath Temple.

Satmatrika Temple in Omkareshwar :

The Satmatrika Temple is a group of temples which is located at a distance of 6 kilometers from the holy island of Omkareshwar. The temple is constructed with a unique style and draws tourists throughout the year.

Kajal Rani Cave in Omkareshwar :

The Kajal Rani Cave has a few wonderful looking caves which offer a panoramic view of long and broad stretches of undulating lands, which continues to be seen till it unifies with the distant horizon.

How to Reach :

By Air : Nearest airport is at Indore which is around 77 km away from here. You can take a bus or hire a cab to get here in around 2 hrs.

By Rail : Omkareshwar railhead is the nearest station from here at a distance of 12 km. Hiring a taxi is the best way of commuting from station to the Omkareshwar city center.

By Road : There are regular buses in and out of Omkareshwar to all major cities of Madhya Pradesh.