Omkareshwar Mandhata

About this place

Omkareshwar is a sacred island, which is in Om shape. This sacred shrine is a unique blend of natures work combined with a man made shrine which is both magnificent and awe inspiring. As per ancient folklore it is said that when Lord Narad, visited the Vindhya mountains, he was amazed and angry to find that there was no place there suitable for Lord Shiva to reside. The deity of Vindhya Mountains subjected himself to severe punishments for this lapse and prayed to Lord Shiva to forgive him. Lord Shiva was so pleased with his devotion that he decided to make Omkareshwar as one of his homes. Comprising of two lofty hills of Vindhya on the North and Satpura on the South with Narmada valley in between the pace appears in the form of the sacred Hindu symbol Om from above. A cantilever type bridge was constructed in 1979 which enhances the natural beauty of the place and attracts thousands of tourists to the place. A temple is situated at this place and Hindu and Jain devotees throng the temple as it houses one of the twelve Jyothirlingas in India. The temple showcases the beautiful Nagara style of architecture with some enchanting frieze carvings on its panels and stone roof structures.