The holy city of Omkareshwar is located in Madhya Pradesh, 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, which attracts travelers from all around the world.
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.