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Om kareshwar, located in Madhya Pradesh, is a popular tourist destination and a must-visit religious spot for Hindus and Shiva devotees. It is surrounded by the holy rivers Kaveri and Narmada, which converge here to form the sacred symbol of ‘Om.’
This serene and picturesque place is known for its temples and green landscapes, and it is considered one of the best places to visit in India. Visitors from around the world come here in search of peace, calmness, and moksha, and they are not disappointed.
Gauri Somnath Temple is believed to have been built in the eleventh century. A.D. and is one of several shrines dedicated to the Lord Shiva in Omkareshwar. The Gauri Somnath temple has a huge 6-feet linga made of black stone. Goddess Parvati and Shiva idols are located behind this linga. Temple is constructed in the Bhumji style of architecture, in the shape of a star. Located on a Hindu pilgrimage path, Gauri Somnath temple figures prominently during festival periods when huge numbers of locals and pilgrims travel to Omkareshwar to celebrate.
It is the place where the rivers Narmada & cauveri meet. Two chakruwartis (great & best emperous) ten kaamdevs (most beautiful men) & 3 ½ crore munis (jain saints) attained salvation from here. In the year 1878 AD. Bhattaraka Mahendrakirtiji saw in his dream that there are idols of lord chandraprabh lord Aadinathji & a huge temple at this place. The place came in to light after it’s repair & pratishtha in the year 1894 A.D. Annual Fair: On the day of falgun sudi 15 & exam chaitra vadi 1 & on the day of holi. Also 3 day anointment is organized for lord Bhahubali
Narmada Kaveri Sangam is a sacred confluence of two rivers, Narmada and Kaveri, in Omkareshwar, Madhya Pradesh. It is one of the most holy and auspicious places for Hindus, especially for the devotees of Lord Shiva. According to the ancient scriptures, the Narmada river is one of the seven holy rivers of India and the Kaveri river is one of the four rivers that originated from the pot of nectar during the churning of the ocean. The two rivers meet twice on the Omkar Parvat, an island shaped like the sacred symbol of Om, where the Omkareshwar Temple, one of the 12 Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva, is located. The Narmada Kaveri Sangam is believed to have the power to wash away one’s sins and grant one’s wishes
Omkar Mandhata Temple is a popular tourist destination for tourists. This is the main temple where the ‘Shivalingam’ of one of the twelve Jyotirlingas is located. This is the most important temple of Omkareshwar and people visit it to catch a glimpse of the ‘Shivalingam’. Devotees often wait in line from early morning to pray and seek blessings.
One of the best things to do at this auspicious temple is to attend and enjoy Mangal Aarti and Jalabhishek as a way of worship and fulfilling their wishes.
Kadareshwar is another temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. Located on the southern part of the island, this is among the few best places to explore in Omkareshwar. This temple represents Lord Shiva’s manifestation as the ‘Lord of the Kedar’ and is very important for religious and spiritual reasons. The walls of the temple have beautiful carvings and sculptures that add to its beauty.
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