Omkareshwar – Must visit Destination.
Omkareshwar Mamleshwar Jyotirlinga, Ma Narmada Kavery Sangam, Shiva’s city, Ancient Mandir, Miracles, Omkar parvat, Origin of Hinduism,
inexplicable beliefs and the beauty of Nature
make the city as “must visit”.
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Omkreshwar Mandhata City
The importance of Omkareshwar is also propounded in the Puranas. All the Puranas, Shastras and Vedas have been started by the word Om. Om is the beginning of this world, and the end is also Om. Omkareshwar has innumerable ancient temples and many philosophical sites.
Where is omkareshwar ?
Omkareshwar is a town in Khandwa district (east nimar) of Madhya Pradesh state in India.
It is about 78 kms from Indore and 70 kms from Khandwa. Omkareshwar city is isolated from Indore-ichhapur highway. It is 13 kms away from Sanawad city and 12 Kms from Mortakka (Omkareshwar railway station).
Distance from nearby cities:
- Indore -Nearly 80 KMs.
- Khandwa -Nearly 70 KMs.
- Ujjain -Nearly 140 KMs.
Temples & sightseeing in Omkareshwar
There are hundreds of famous and ancient temples and places to roam and groove here.
Maa Narmada gets dispersed in two different directions to form a island called Mandhata or Omkar Parvat.
Omkareshwar temple is on this island ‘Mandhata’ or ‘Shivpuri’ in the Omkareshwar city. The island here is surrounded by the water of river Narmada and river kaveri …
There are 12 Jyotirlingas in the world. Out of this, the Mamleshwar jyotirlinga is the most special one. According to the verse of Shiva Puranokta Dwadash Jyotirlinga Stroth, the names of all the 12 Jyotirlingas are known as their own place area.
Om (ॐ) is the Mool Mantra of the four Vedas, 18 Puranas and innumerable Shastras. Although the echo of Omkar is heard in every particle of India, but there is a place on this land of India where Narmada and Kaveri, the sacred rivers of Sakshat Bharat, together form an island of Om Aakar
Narmada is the daughter of Shiva, there are many Shiva temples along the banks of the Narmada. Omkareshwar and Mamleshwar Jyotirlinga is one of them. The father has special affection for his daughter, that is why Sakshat Omkareshwar and Mamaleshwar are seated on both sides of Maa Narmada.
After about 1 kilometer from the first confluence, both rivers separate. The Kaveri flows towards the north of Omkar Parvat and the Narmada flows to the south. And till the Narmada Kaveri Sangam, the two flows together, forbidding each other again. Due to which this mountain becomes an om shaped island and takes the form of omkar. This holy place is called Narmada Kaveri Sangam.
This temple has been built since ancient times ……
Kedarnath Jyotirlinga sits in the Himalayas. During the ancient times, Lord Kedarnath ji visited this place of Omkar Parvat due to the unbelievable prayers of many devotees. Here Kedarnath always
Rin Mukteshwar Temple
OMkar Parvat has been the site of the Pandava’s Agyatvaas. When he asked Lord Krishna the reason for his suffering, God told him about this Agyatvaas due to Pitrurana. At the same time, he described the law of worship of Shiva on the Rin Mukteshwar, a ancient temple near the Narmada-Kaveri Sangam on
More places and temple to visit in Omkareshwar :
- Jhula Pool / New bridge
- Gori Somnath Mandir – Parikrama Path
- Shankaracharya Cave
- Vishnu Mandir
- Lete hue Hanuman – Parikrama Path
- Narmada Ghaat
- Ashrams
Omkareshwar Images
How to reach Omkareshwar?
By Road-
Most recommended means to reach here is to hire a cab from nearby Airport, Railway station or bus station. The cabs are undoubtedly, the most preferred one because is is not only comfortable and convenient but also it’s totally hassle free.
Fixed Tour Packages
Othe option to come here is fixed tour pckages, which include all the fare and expenses of your trip at very affordable price, and offers you Personal tour assistant in free.
By Bus
Bus is now available after lockdown, but not on regular time. Call us to confirm today’s bus timing. Keep all the safety measures while travelling for your safety.
By Air
Nearby Airport :
Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar Airport Indore (85KMs)
Indore Airport to Omkareshwar Distance : 87KMs
By Train :
Currently Not Available.
Nearby Railway Station :
- Sanawad (10KMs)
- Indore (85KMs)
- Khandwa (70KMs)
- Mortakka (12KMs)
Hotels and Dharmashalas in Omkareshwar
There are hundreds of Dharmashalas and Hotels to stay the night here.
Mandir Trust is also providing Vishamalay here in affordable price.
Bhakt Nisva Ashram of Shree Gajanand Maharaj Sashtan Sheganw is also very popular here .
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Things to do
Special Days and Events of Omkareshwar
Omkareshwar and Khandwa lockdown advisory 30-04-21
Khandwa Collector Mr. Anay Dwivedi has today issued new orders regarding the lockdown in Omkareshwar. In this order, Lockdown has been extended till 7 May 2021. The rest of the orders will remain the same
What will be closed during Omkareshwar lockdown :
- Jyotirlinga temple.
- Travelers entry.
- Shops.
- All the transportation facilities .
Our Services temporarily unavailable during lockdown
The following services will be interrupted during this period :
- Food Delivery : This service will be discontinued for an indefinite period.
- Outstation Cabs, Tour-Package & Offline Puja: These services will be clossed till 25-04-2021.
Unaffected services during lockdown
Only online puja will continue in Omkareshwar region. You can do the online pujan-abhishek in Jyotirlinga region for the health and wellness of your family and you from safety and comfort of your home .
Only online puja will continue in Omkareshwar region. You can do the online pujan-abhishek in Jyotirlinga region for the health and wellness of your family and you from safety and comfort of your home .
The puja will be done from any temple or somewhere else near Jyotirlinga area except Mamleshwar and Omkareshwar temple, as both temples will remain closed. It is believed that in Jyotirlinga region there is no barrier of date ,constellation and place to perform Puja Abhishek.
Omkareshwar lockdown advisory 15-04-21
Looking at Covid19 situations in the area, Khandwa district collector Mr. Anay Dwivedi has announced complete lockdown in Omkareshwar including Khandwa and other cities in district 15-04-2021, 09.00 PM to 23-04-2021, 06:00 AM. According to the notice, the arrival of the passengers will not be permitted and during this period, darshan atJyotirlinga temple will remain closed.
According to the new announcement (state government), there will be complete lockdown from Friday to Sunday every week in the state. So, as it is Friday on 23rd April, visitors are requested to plan their trips after Sunday, 25th April 2021 to avoid any kind of inconvenience.
Time: From 15 april 2021, 09.00 PM to 25 april 2021, 06.00 AM.
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