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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 24 Avatars are very special among the tourist attractions and place of pilgrimage in Omkareshwar. 24 Avatars is a group of Hindu and Jain Temples, which are beautifully designed. This set of temples is constructed with unique styles of architecture.
Description:
The 24 Avatars have 24 Hindu and Jain idols in the set of Hindu and Jain temples. The temples are remarkably good looking and evoke interest. The group of temples offers a remarkable site because each temple differs in architectural style from the other. The usage of unique styles makes the 24 Avatars one of the major tourist attractions in Omkareshwar.
History:
During the 11th Century, when Muhammad Ghazni was ruling, the Muslim invaders destroyed innumerable Hindu and Jain temples that were located in different parts of the country. Omkareshwar was also not left out from the destruction. Some of the temples which survived the destruction are still standing in Omkareshwar, which include the 24 Avatars.
How To Reach:
To reach the temples of 24 Avatars, 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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