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| Omkareshwar |
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Omkareshwar, the sacred island, shaped like the holiest of all Hindu symbols,'Om', has drawnhundreds 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 threughout 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 aweinspiring in its magnificience.
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What to See
Shri Omkar Mandhata : The temple stands on a one mile long, half mile wide island formed bythe fork of the Narmada. The soft stone of which it was constructed has lent its pliable surface 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.
Siddhnath Temple : A fine example of early medieval Brahminic architecture. Its unique feature is a frieze of elephant 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 Haramony till the horizon.
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Places to Stay
Holkar Guest House, Dharamsalas.
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Getting There
By Air: The nearest airport is Indore (77 km), connected by regular flights with Delhi, Mumbai,Bhopal and Gwalior.
By Rail: Nearest railhead is Omkareshwar Road (12 km) on the Ratlam-Khandwa section of theWestern Railway.
By Road: Omkareshwar is connected by regular bus services to and fro for Indore, Ujjain and Khandwa.
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