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                                               PILGRIMAGE IN INDIA

Omkareshwar Temple:- Situated at 77 km  from  Indore,
the name Omkareshwar derives from the word  Om, which
signifies the most sacred  Hindu symbol. Omkareshwar, the
sacred island, shaped like the holiest of all  Hindu  symbols,
'Om', has drawn to it hundreds  of  generations  of  pilgrims.
Here, at the confluence of the rivers Narmada  and  Kaveri,
the devout gather to kneel before the Jyotirlinga (one of  the
Twelve jyotirlingas throughout India) at  the temple  of  Shri
Omkar  Mandhata. And here, as  in  so  many  of  Madhya
Pradesh's sacred shrines, the works of Nature complement
those  of  man  to  provide  a  setting   awe-inspiring   in  its
magnificence. The island  comprises  two  lofty  hills  and  is
divided by a valley in such a way that it appears in the shape of  the  sacred  Hindu  symbol  'Om'  from  above. Between the precipitous hills of the Vindhya on the North and the Satpura on the South, the Narmada  forms  a deep silent pool which in former times was full of alligators and fish, so tame as to take grain from  human  hand. This pool is 270 ft below the cantilever type bridge constructed in 1979. The  bridge  has  enhanced  the  scenic beauty of the place, making it look exceedingly picturesque.

This place of  pilgrimage  became  famous  in  the  historical  times  too. In  1063 AD, Paramarking Udayaditya installed four stone inscriptions with four  Sanskrit  Stotras  and  dedicated  them  to  the  Amaleshwar  Temple. Pushpadanta's 'Shiva Mahima Stotra' can also be seen as a stone inscription.

Legend:- Shiva Purana describes the greatness of Omkareshwar and Mammaleshwar. It says, two sons of  the sun dynasty Mandhata - Ambarish and Mucchkund practiced severe penance and austerities here  and  pleased Lord Shiva. They also performed great religious sacrifices in this place because of which the mountain is  named Mandhata.

Another Legend has it that the Vindhya  mountain  prayed  to  Shiva - Omkareshwara  and  was  blessed  here. Legend   also  has  it   that  upon   the  request  of   the   Devas,  the  Shivalinga  split  into  two, one  half  being Omkareshwara and the other Amaleshwara or Amareshwar. King Mandhatha of the Ishvaku clan is believed to have worshiped Shiva here. The Omkareshawar temple is built in the  North  Indian  style  of  architecture, with high spires. Devotees consider worship to Panchamuga Ganesha, to be very auspicious.

Places of Interest
Shri Omkar Mandhata - The temple stands on a one mile long, half mile wide island formed by the fork of the Narmada. The soft stone of which it was constructed has lent its pliable  surface  to  a  rare  degree  of  detailed work, of which the frieze figures on the upper portion are the most striking. Also intricately carved  is  the  stone roof of the temple. Encircling the shrine are verandahs with columns which are carved  in  circles, polygons  and squares
The Siddnath Temple - A classic example of early medieval Brahminic architecture, this one  is  well  worth  a visit. Its most eye-catching feature is a frieze of elephants over 1.5m high  carved  on  a  stone  slab at  its  outer perimeter. Elaborate  carved  figures decorate  the  upper  portion  and  the  roof  of  the  temple. The  shrine  is encircled by verandahs with columns carved in circles, polygons and squares.
24 Avatars - A  cluster  of  Hindu  and  Jain  temples,  remarkable  fo r their  skillful  use of varied architectural modes.
Satmatrika Temple - 6 km from Omkareshwar, a group of 10th century temples.
Kajal Rani Cave - 9 km from Omkareshwar a particularly picturesque scenic spot, with a panoramic  view  of broad acres and gently undulating landscape that stretches in unbroken harmony till the horizon.

Getting there and Around
By Air - The nearest airport is Indore (77 km), connected by regular flights  with  Delhi,  Mumbai, Bhopal  and Gwolior.
By Rail - Nearest railhead is Omkareshwar Road (12 km) on  the  Ratlam-khandwa  section  of  the  Western Railway.
By Road - Omkareshwar is connected to Indore, Ujjain, Khandwa and Omkareshwar Road by regular bus services.

Accommodation:- Don’t expect any plush hotels, the accommodation available is  pretty  basic. Dharamshalas are aplenty but they are primarily for Hindus. Check out the  Yatrika  Guest  House  at  Omkareshwar  Mandir. Another good bet is the Holkar Guest House run by the Ahilyabai Charity Trust.