Omkareshwar Tourism

"Mini Varanasi" Omkareshwar Tourism Situated at the confluence of the rivers Narmada and Kaveri, the holy city of Omkareshwar is shaped in the form of Hindu religious symbol 'Om', due to the merging of two valleys and a central pool of Narmada waters. It derives its name from 'Omkara' which is just one other name of Lord Shiva. Situated on the Mandhata islands, Omkareshwar houses one of the 12 revered Jyotirlingas and hence, draws thousands of devotees each year. It has two ancient shrines- Omkareshwar and Amarkareshwar. The sacred town also boasts of architectural wonders and scenic beauty, in addition to the pilgrim sites. One of the most sacred towns situated inMadhya Pradesh, Omkareshwar resembles the shape of the Hindu Om symbol. The town of Omkareshwar consists of two ancient shrines- one is Omkareshwar and the other is Amarkareshwar. The holy town is situated on the meeting point of two rivers- Narmada and Kaveri and is a must-visit for all Lord Shiva devotees and tourists alike. This meeting between two of the most prominent rivers of India leaves the island in the shape of Hindu symbol Om which is one of the most revered symbols by Hindus. The whole area is bounded by mountains and it makes for a very beautiful view. A Parikrama around the island is considered to be very religious and the view around the island is also serene and relaxing.Kedareshwar templeis also a must-visit for all tourists here. Download Omkareshwar PDF Guide > What's Great? Great temples and pilgrimage sites. What's not so Great? Summers can be harsh. For Whom Omkareshwar is mainly a place for Hindu pilgrims.

Pilgrimage Site Omkareshwar is a sacred island on the Narmada river in Madhya Pradesh. It rests at the intersection of the Narmada and the Kaveri rivers, divided north to south by a deep gully. The shape resembles the holiest of all Hindu symbols, 'Om'. It is one of the holiest Hindu sites in India. Mythology There are quite a few mythical stories and legends attached to the history and origination of Omkareshwar. The first one goes to say that Vindhya- the deity controlling the Vindhyachal mountain ranges was worshipping Lord Shiva to cleanse his soul of the sins committed by him. He made a lingam of sand and clay. Impressed by the worship, Lord Shiva appeared before him in two forms- Omkareshwar and Amkareshwar. The second legend suggests that an ancestor of Lord Ram- King Mandhata, worshipped Lord Shiva to the extent that the God appeared and manifested himself in the form of Jyotirlinga. Another Hindu myth says that once during the ancient times, there was a war between the Devas(gods) and Danavs(demons), in which the Devas lost the battle to the Danavs. Disappointed by the failure, the Devas prayed to Lord Shiva, who impressed by their faith and devotion, appeared in the form of Jyotirlinga and defeated the Danavs.

Itinerary Day 1: Arrive in Omkareshwar and start by paying homage to God Shiva in Omkara Mandhata Temple, which is one of the revered Hindu jyotirlinga shrines. Proceed to 24 avatars group of temples, which are a group of beautifully designed and architectured temples. All 24 temples are different from the others in architecture and is a remarkable site. Spend the rest of the evening in the Ahilya ghat. Day 2: Visit the Omkareshwar Temple and go for the Omkareshwar Parikrama. It is believed that the circular movement around the pious site cleanses the soul of its sins. Visit the Kajal Rani Cave, Shrimti Bajirao Peshwa Samadhi and Gauri Somnath Temple.

Restaurants and Local Food in Omkareshwar There aren't many restaurants here, hence the options for food can get a bit limited. The handful of eateries available, though offer some variety across cuisines, serve only vegetarian food, given the religious significance of the area. The temples too, serve food which usually consists ofSabzi-Puri, Samosas and Pakoras.You will mostly find typical Indian cuisines here with an influence of the state's local cuisines. View 3 Restaurants in Omkareshwar >>

Oct-Maris the best time to visit Omkareshwar October to March is the best time to visit Omkareshwar. However, you can also visit during the monsoons as rains are mostly average here. The town is also very attractive during the festive season of Dusshera and if possible, you should visit this place during that time to see the illuminated town. Weather in Omkareshwar Loading... Omkareshwar in Summer (March - June) The summer days are hot and tough, with the temperature ranging from 29 to 45 degrees Celsius. It is hard for the visitors to explore the city because of the heat, so it is not a recommended time to go there. Omkareshwar in Monsoon (July - September) The temperature cools down, the rain makes the place look fresh and green. Moderate rainfall marks Omkareshwar in Monsoons. Omkareshwar in Winter (November - February) The climate of Omkareshwar in winter becomes cool and pleasant, with temperature ranging from 6 to 29 degrees Celsius. Monthly Weather in Omkareshwar Month Avg. Minimum (°C) Avg. Maximum (°C) January 12 26 February 15 30 March 18 34 April 23 39 May 27 41 June 25 37 July 24 29 August 23 28 September 23 31 October 20 31 November 15 29 December 12 28