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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.
Located on the Omkareshwar island, the Siddhanath Temple is very near to the Shri Omkar Mandhata Temple, which is dedicated to Lord Shiva. The Siddhanath Temple is a classic reflection of Brahminic architecture of the early medieval times. This is a major tourist attraction in Omkareshwar.
Description:
The most outstanding feature of the Siddhanath Temple is the frescos of elephants. The fresco is 15 meters high and the elephants are carved over a stone slab at its outer borders. The roof and the upper portion of the temple have intricate carvings along with artistic decorations. Verandahs with columns carved out in various shapes surround the shrine of the Siddhanath Temple.
History:
The Siddhanath Temple in Omkareshwar is an olden shrine which was constructed by the Brahmins during the medieval times. The temple was severely damaged due to the Muslim invasion of Muhammad Ghazni. But later on Siddhanath Temple was repaired by the Marathas.
How To Reach:
To reach the Siddhanath Temple, 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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