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sanctum is full of impressive old carved Panchmukhi (five-faced) Ganesh, Krishna as 1 Omkareshwar Temple pillars that testify to the antiquity of the Dwarkadheesh Ranchhod, Narmada, Shani temple. The jyotirlinga is in a small chamber (Saturn). Above the main temple’s sanctum, in which 15 devotees can squeeze in at a Shiva is worshipped as Mahakaleshwar, time. It’s a natural stone linga covered with Siddheshwar, Gupteshwar and The huge temple is a fenced structure milk, water and flowers. As you approach Dhwajeshwar, spread across three floors. An protected by the ASI and is architecturally the temple, a host of Brahmin pandits important shrine lies below the temple interesting. Its carved pillars and engraved approach you to get your puja done. The complex. This is a cave where Sri Govinda walls invite closer study. Check out the 4- to Omkareshwar, rates are negotiable, and if you visit at a very Bhagavatpaada, the of Adi 5-foot high elephants. The shrine has a 451115, India crowded moment, their experience in Shankaracharya, is believed to have lived. Shivaling in the centre and seems to serve One of the holiest shrines in the country, making their way through the crowd and as a storehouse for dressed stones from the Shri Omkareshwar Temple (also getting a quick puja done will be useful. temple premises. known as Shri Omkar Madhata Temple) They will procure the puja material for you 2 Siddhanath Temple houses one of the 12 as well.  3 Mamaleshwar Temple in India. The spectacular architecture of the temple is enhanced by the serene surroundings of hills and the Local legend has it that King Mandhata of rivers. Situated at the confluence of the Ishvaku clan, an ancestor of Ram, Narmada and Kaveri rivers, it is constructed worshipped Shiva here till the lord of soft sandstone. This temple features manifested himself as a jyotirlinga. In fact, Nagara style of architecture, complete with the name of the place was Mandhata in elaborate frescos and intricate carvings. It is official records till the 1970s; the temple is flanked by beautiful balconies and the usually referred to as Omkar-Mandhata. engraved columns of distinct shapes, which Before the bridge was built, this was a quiet give the temple an elegant appeal. The shrine, patronised by local Bhilala tribal Siddhanath Temple, Omkareshwar Jyotirlinga is naturally installed (a kings and with adivasi priest functionaries Temple Gaumukh Ghat, Omkareshwar, "swayambhoo" or self-appearing ) on (which it still has). In the past 20 years, Madhya Pradesh the ground floor of this five-storey temple however, the bridge, the road on the From the Omkar-Mandhata Temple, some Mamaleshwar Temple and it is always partially immersed in water. mainland and a recent suspension bridge, 170 steps cut into the hillside wind up, past is the only important shrine on the Apart from Lord Shiva, the deities built by the dam authorities, have raised its the palace of the tribal kings, past local mainland, and faces the Omkar- Mandhata. and Annapoorna are also worshiped here. It profile and made it a mix of the ancient and settlements, to the beautiful ruins of the It’s a peaceful 11th-century temple complex is believed that devotees who circum- the contemporary. 13th-century Siddhanath Temple. The with finely carved stones and materials from ambulate the holy shrine are showered with journey from the bustle below to the cool old temples around it. The temple is blessings. winds, open skies and the quiet of the situated on one mile long island formed by The busy temple hosts 20 other shrines to plateau-top is lined with more ancient icons, the fork of Narmada. There various gods and goddesses: Bhairon Baba, sometimes just scattered around.  are verandas encircling t The main hall that leads to the jyotirlinga Omkareshwar Travel Guide - http://www.ixigo.com/travel-guide/omkareshwar page 3

he temple which have columns carved in Aurangzeb, thus gazing, was rewarded with State Highway 27, , Madhya square, polygon, and circles. the sight of a pig. Enraged, he threw the Where To Pradesh 451115 The stone roof of the temple is linga into fire, turning it black. You can climb also intricately carved. two storeys up the temple and see distant Bansal Dhaba is a road side deli situated on views from narrow windows. Eat the state highway towards Omkareshwar. 4 Gauri 3 Places The food is great and service is also quick. It 5 Kajal Rani Cave is an ideal place to stopover and have some http://www.ixigo.com/foods-in-of-omkareshwar-lp-1017461 refreshment. It is equipped with decent 1 Hotel Gopal Midway facilities.You will like the food here. 3 Geetashree Hotel and Restaurant

Mr Lalit Choukse Main Road, Omkareshwar, Madhya Pradesh 450554

+91-99260-69444

Gauri Somnath Temple, Geeta Shree Hotel and Restaurant is a hotel Omkareshwar, Madhya Pradesh, Mandhata, Madhya Pradesh, India located in the centre of Omkareshwar City. It India is situated near to the temple. The food The Kajal Rani Cave is a picturesque spot Gauri Somnath Temple can be reached by a Near Narmada Bridge Omkareshwar, served is nice. It has also got rooms if you around 9 km from long flight of steps cut into the hill-face west -Icchapur Road, Mortakka, want to stay overnight. It is very budget Omkareshwar. It is a beautiful scenic of the bridge, clearly visible from the Madhya Pradesh 450554 friendly restaurant with nice ambience. attraction in Omkareshwar, a city with mainland. On crossing the bridge, the steps temples, ruins, caves, monuments, and +91-72802-90123 lie a little way away to your left. The red beautiful spots. It is a series of few temple, strewn with antiquities that the ASI Hotel Gopal Midway beautiful caves that gives a spectacular look has tried to label, is famous for its truly is a road side restaurant situated on Indore- to the landscape. This site often gives enormous jet black, possibly granite, Icchapur Road. The restaurant is famous for the impression of a perpetual stretch. linga.  its authentic Indian cuisine. Makki ki Roti The undulating stretch of the and Sarso da Saag are its must try-ons. The caves stretches in unbroken service is prompt, food is great and harmony till the horizon. Kajal rani definitely has value for money. It is a must Caves in Omkareshwar is a major holiday- stop on your itinerary.  maker. It beautiful and a must-see tourist According to local legend, the linga was site near Omkareshwar. made of white stone and whoever gazed 2 Bansal Dhaba into it could see the image of his next birth.