Places to Visit in Omkareshwar

Top attractions and must-see spots in Omkareshwar

  • 24 Avatars Temple Complex

    A cluster of Hindu and Jain temples near the ghat renowned for their diverse medieval architecture.

  • Ahilya Ghat

    A historic ghat named for Maratha queen Ahilyabai Holkar, serene for meditation and river views.

  • Gauri Somnath Temple

    An 11th-century Bhumija-style star-shaped temple housing a 6-foot black stone Shivalinga.

  • Govinda Bhagavatpada Cave

    The ancient cave where Adi Shankaracharya is said to have met his guru and received Advaita initiation.

  • Kajal Rani Cave

    A scenic natural cave 8 km from the main temple, surrounded by hills and forest.

  • Kedareshwar Temple

    An 11th-century Shiva temple at the Narmada-Kaveri confluence, resembling Kedarnath in form.

  • Mamleshwar Temple

    The twin Jyotirlinga on the mainland, considered inseparable from the Omkareshwar pilgrimage.

  • Nagar Ghat

    The principal ghat on the Narmada, developed by saint Nagarji, ideal for sunrise and evening aarti.

  • Omkareshwar Jyotirlinga Temple

    The 4th Jyotirlinga of Shiva, enshrined on an island shaped like the sacred Om symbol.

  • Omkareshwar Parikrama

    A sacred 7 km circumambulation of Mandhata Island passing temples, caves and river viewpoints.

  • Ranmukteshwar Temple

    A riverside Shiva temple on the parikrama path known for the ritual offering of gram pulses.

  • Satmatrika Temples

    A 10th-century group of Paramara shrines dedicated to the seven mother goddesses at the river confluence.

  • Siddhanath Temple

    A remarkably preserved 10th-11th century Paramara temple with exquisite carvings of 64 Yoginis.

  • Statue of Oneness

    A 108-foot multi-metal statue of 12-year-old Adi Shankaracharya unveiled on Mandhata Hill in 2023.

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