Omkareshwar Travel Guide Omkareshwar is revered as one of the 12 Jyotirlinga sites dedicated to Shiva. The Omkareshwar and Amareshwar temples are situated on the island of Mandhata in the river Narmada in Madhya Pradesh’s Khandwa district. The Omkareshwar Island itself is named after its shape, which resembles that of the mystic word ‘Om’. According to a legend, the two temples on the islands house the two pieces of a single Shivalinga that Shiva himself split into two following a request by the gods. Besides the temples, a number of shrines can also be seen here. The island also features a cave believed to have been once used by the philosopher Adi Shankaracharya (788-820). Historical Ranmukteshwar Temple, Omkareshwar Omkareshwar is known all over the country for its beautiful temples. One among the most acclaimed to fame is the Ranmukteshwar temple. People from all over the world and various states within India itself visit this temple to offer their prayers and to seek blessings of the lord. As Muki means pardon in Hindi Language, Ranmukteshwar temple is known among the devotees for holding powers to absolve all the sins of a pilgrim. People come here for a holy darshan and seek blessings from the lord for the absolving of their sins. Usually, the pilgrims offer raw gram pulses here to the main deity. They believe by offering this they can absolve all the debts that are unpaid and can thus lead a peaceful and stress-free life. They also offer the Chana dal for peace of their departed souls. The shrine is easily accessible and transport facility is available to reach the temple. Religious Kedareshwar Temple, Omkareshwar When you begin to count the most important of the shrines in Madhya Pradesh, Kedareshwar Temple has to top the list for sure. Built in the 11th century, this temple is a great attraction for those entire international and national tourists that visit the state. A lot of people travel all the way to this temple in order to seek blessings of the lord for a better fortune and prosperous life. Basically, it is the holy aura and divinity of the temple that attracts so many tourist and pilgrims towards this temple. When any special event is held, like any significant
festival is celebrated, pilgrims in large numbers flock to the temple. From flowers to money, they offer a lot along with their prayers to the main presiding deity of the temple. I am believed that whoever comes to the temple always gets the wish fulfilled. Though the wish may come true a little late, it is always catered to, locals believe.
