Amarkantak is regarded primarily as a religious place that is located in the hills of the Maikal Mountain Range. This mountain range is considered to be the connector of the Vindhyas and the Satpuras. Mythology and Tradition has been integrally associated with Amarkantak.
It is said in the Mythologies that the daughter of Lord Shiva, Narmada flows through this region thereby making it sacred and auspicious. Numerous temples have been erected here and they are dedicated to Mother Narmada, considered as a Goddess, a Life giving soul of the state of Madhya Pradesh.
Almost 12 temples are there and people gather her to have glimpse of those temples when they come for a tour to Madhya Pradesh. Amarkantak is famous for the availability of various Ayurvedic medicinal plants and they are said to have life giving property according to the Mythological Legend. The main places of attraction at Amarkantak are:
Narmada Mandir Group of Temples: The Narmadeshwar Temple is regarded as the most brilliant and popular temple in the entire region of Amarkantak. It is dedicated to the Mother Goddess Narmada.
Mai ki Bagiya:
It is believed that the Mother Goddess used to pluck flowers from this garden. In Hindi, Bagiya means garden.
Sonmuda:
This is the sunrise point at the River Son and people enjoy this site and flock here during the daytime.
Brigamandal:
This is the place where the sage Brighu meditated.
Jwaleshwar Mahadev is the sunset point of Amarkantak. From here the Johilla River rises and continues its course. It is considered to be the most sacred river in the
Apart from these there are also numerous other places like the Kapildhara, Durgadhara and Duddhara. These are all water falls.
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