Unveiling Omkareshwar's Beauty: A Guide to the Top Tourist Places

The holy city of Omkareshwar is located on the banks of rivers Narmada and Kaveri, the city houses one of the 12 revered Jyotirlingas. The city is shaped in the form of Hindu religious symbol 'Om', due to the merging of two valleys and a central pool of Narmada waters, it derives its name from 'Omkara' which is just one other name of Lord Shiva. Omkareshwar has two ancient shrines- Omkareshwar and Amarkareshwar. The sacred town also boasts of architectural wonders and scenic beauty, in addition to the pilgrim sites.

The town of Omkareshwar consists of two ancient shrines one is Omkareshwar and the other is Amarkareshwar. The holy town is present on the meeting point of two rivers- Narmada and Kaveri. This meeting between two of the most prominent rivers of India leaves the island in the shape of Hindu symbol Om which is one of the most revered symbols by Hindus. The whole area is bounded by mountains and it makes for a very beautiful view. The amazing Kedareshwar temple is also a must-visit for all tourists here.
 

Omkareshwar Jyothirlinga Temple, Omkareshwar 
 

The Omkareshwar is one of the holiest shrines in the whole of India, the temple is one of the twelve revered jyothirlingas in India. The temple is located on an island called Mandhata, at the meeting point of the rivers Narmada and Kaveri.

The island is said to be in the shape of the Hindu 'OM' symbol. There are numerous temples on this island and the actual jyothirlinga is said to be in the Mamleshwar temple. The temple, apart from the religious values, also boasts of stunning architecture and houses beautiful frescos and carvings, which attract tourist to this holi city.

Parikrama on the island, Omkareshwar