Guest guest Posted March 29, 2004 Report Share Posted March 29, 2004 Omkareshwar: A popular pilgrimage for Hindu As the name suggests, Omkareshwar is an island shaped like the sacred Hindu symbol "Om". From Indore take a cab or a bus to Omkareshwar, which is three hours away. A popular pilgrimage for Hindus, it is one of the 12 places in the country where the Jyothirlingam was found. The spot has the famous Shiva temple - Shri Omkar Mandhata on the island, which is at the confluence of the Kaveri and the Narmada rivers. Apart from the temples, Omkareshwar is a picturesque place that also has plenty for the history and architecture buff. Also on the island is the Siddantha temple, which is built in medieval Bhramanic style. Near by are the 24 Avtaars - a cluster of Hindu and Jain temples that too have splendid architecture. Six kms away from Omkareshwar are a cluster of 10th century temples called the Satmatrikas. And 9 kms away - is a picturesque picnic spot of Kajal Rani Cave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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