Omkareshwar, Madhya Pradesh

Omkareshwar Jyotirling is situated in an Om-shaped island called Mandhata on Narmada River in Madhya Pradesh which is around 80 kms from Indore. There is another jyotirling temple by the name of Mamaleshwar situated on the main land. The legend behind this jyotirling states how Sage Aghastya crushes the ego of the mighty Vindhya Mountain who was blessed by a boon from Shiva. The Omkareshwar temple is an awe-inspiring three-storied structure supported by huge pillars made up of intricately carved granite stone. One cannot miss the huge Omkareshwar Dam seen from two bridges that connect Mandhata island from the mainland. A lot of devotees also perform the five km long circumambulation of the Mandhata island. There are a number of shrines enroute. The closest railway station in on Omkareshwar Road, the nearest point of transit is Indore. Apart from accommodation in the Omkareshwar Temple itself there are very few ordinary hotels and hence a stay in Indore is recommended.