Vindhyachala Kshetra: Both Devi Bhagavata and Markandeya Purana referred to Devi Ambika referred to her pridiction of the birth and destruction of two notorious and powerful Daitya brothers named Shumbhu and Nishkumbha, in the lineage of Hiranyakashipu- in the twenty… Continue Reading
Situated in the banks of River Narmada on the Mandhata (Shivapuri) Island formed in the shape of OM in Sanskrit, Omkareswar is one of the Jyotirlingas besides another Amareswar Linga. The Legend was that Sage Narada visited Vindhya Raja and… Continue Reading
Mamleshwar Temple, Omkareshwar. This temple is located on the south side of River Narmada, and is also called the Amreshwar or Amleshwar temple. Amareshwar (whose name means “Immortal lord” or “lord of the Immortals or Devas”). The other temple Omkareshwar is… Continue Reading
Once during Narada’s travels, he came to Vindhya mountains. Vindhya worshipped Narada. Narada told Vindhya that Mount Meru is superior. Meru stands so tall that the Sun shines on his peaks. Kailas, the abode of Lord Shiva is at his… Continue Reading
Map of Omkareshwar: Location of Omkareshwar:
By Air: The nearest airport is Indore (IDR), 83 km, connected by regular flights with New Delhi, Mumbai, Pune. By Rail: Nearest railhead is Omkareshwar Road (12 km) on the Ratlam-Khandwa section of the Western Railway. By Road: Omkareshwar is… Continue Reading
Omkareshwar in Madhya Pradesh on an island in the Narmada River is home to a Jyotirlinga shrine and the Mamaleshwar temple. It is on an island called Mandhata or Shivapuri in the Narmada river; the shape of the island is… Continue Reading
Narmada Resort is one of the best options to stay in Omkareshwar near the temples. It has good views of the temples and boats. Narmada Resort Omkareshwar has 17 rooms out of which 11 are air-conditioned rooms and 6 are air-cooled… Continue Reading
