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Introduction:
Omkareshwar, the sanctified island, is located in the state of Madhya Pradesh in central India. The island of Omkareshwar is shaped in the form of the holiest of all Hindu religion symbols, ‘Om’. This is the sole reason why the place has drawn to itself hundreds of generations of pilgrims. Omkareshwar is at the conflux of the River Narmada and River Kaveri.
The temple of Shri Omkar Mandhata stands on the island, one mile long and half mile wide, which was formed by the fork of the Narmada River. Shri Omkar Mandhata has one Jyotiralingam of Lord Shiva, which is one among the twelve Jyotiralingas throughout India. Thousands of pilgrims and tourists visit this temple every year just to kneel before the shrine and offer prayer.
Description:
Shri Omkar Mandhata is a large stately structure of stone and the inner chamber is deep inside the temple. The construction of the temple is done without any cement and on the structure supporting the temple there are striking cuttings. Shri Omkar Mandhata was constructed with soft stone and hence the stone surface made it possible for the workers to do an uncommon degree of detailed work. Among the intricate carvings, the most prominent part is the frieze figures on the upper portion of the temple. The stone roof of the temple is also intricately carved. The shrine, Shri Omkar Mandhata, is surrounded by verandahs with columns which are carved in squares, circles and polygons.
How To Reach:
To reach the temple of Shri Omkar Mandhata, the nearest airport from Omkareshwar is at Indore, which is 77 kilometers away. The near most railway station is at Omkareshwar Road, which is 12 kilometers away and is on the Ratlam-Khandwa section of the Western Railway. Bus services are available on a regular basis from Indore, Ujjain and other places.
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