Omkareshwar Weekend Tour | Short Trip To Omkareshwar

OVERVIEW- Located at the confluence point of the river of Narmada and Kaveri, Omkareshwar is one of the most well-known pilgrimage centers in the state of Madhya Pradesh. One of the 12 Jyotirlinga shrines dedicated to the Lord Shiva, Omkareshwar is placed on the islands of Mandhata in river Narmada. The shape of this island looks like the holiest Hindu symbol of Om. This popular temple town every year attracts an amazing number an amazing number of devotees, who are followers of Lord Shiva.

INDORE- Being the largest city, it is also an Industrial Town of Madhya Pradesh. Presently the commercial capital, the city has historic significance. The city is also important for educations in the state, as many noteworthy institutions, including the Indian Institute of Management are situated here. lndore is on the way to one of the oldest pilgrimages routes of ancient India.

OMKARESHWAR- This holy island is shaped like the sacred Hindu symbol "OM". Here the Narmada and the Kaveri rivers meet and the pilgrims gather at the confluence in large numbers to pay obeisance before the Jyotirlinga. The temple on these ghats are excellently carved and sculpted; every pillar and panel would occupy a pride of place in any museum in the world.

Tour Destination: Indore - Omkareshwar - Indore

Travel Duration: 02 Nights/03 Days

DAY 1: INDORE - OMKARESHWAR

Welcome at Indore Airport/Railway Station and drive to drive to Omkareshwar. Transfer to the hotel. In the afternoon, visit

SRI GOVINDA BHAGAVATPAADA CAVE- Sri Govinda Bhagavatpaada Cave, associated with Sage Sankaracharya is popular as a legendary cave. It is believed that it is in this cave, that Sankaracharya met another great sage Govind Bhagwatpad and took Diksha (spiritual education) from him. The cave also consists of hall as well as a small sanctum along with a Shivalinga that have brilliantly carved pillars.

Overnight at Hotel.

DAY 2: OMKARESHWAR

After breakfast, visit the holy city of Omkareshwar

OMKARESHWAR TEMPLE- Omkareshwar temple is one of the 12 Jyotirlingas that are dedicated to Lord Shiva, which are sprinkled all around the country. One of the major religious pilgrimage centers, this temple is placed on Mandhata Island. This temple is built in Nagara- style architecture with enchanting frescos and carvings. It is believed that the Shiva Linga in this temple is Swayambhoo. The temple complex also has shrines of Maa Annapoorna and Lord Ganesha.

BARAHDWARI SIDDESHWAR TEMPLE- Devoted to Lord Shiva, temple is built in impressive Brahmin architecture. Placed on a plateau, this temple was declared a protected temple during the British rule by Lord Curzon. The temple is brilliantly decorated with mural art paintings, intricate figures as well as special elephant carvings in different postures on the walls of the temple.

KEDARESHWAR TEMPLE- The Kedareshwar Temple is the most important religious shrine in the Madhya Pradesh station. Erected way back during the 11th century, this temple is visited by tourists as well as devotees in large number. Devotees offer prayer to the Lord to bestow good luck and good fortune on them. Spend some quiet moments here to seek inner peace.

MAHALESHWAR JYOTIRLINGA- Also known as Amreshwar temple, Mamleshwar Jyotirlinga is a striking architecture with amazing stone work. Since 1795 from the time of Maharani Ahilyabai Holkar, 22 Brahmins who are paid by the Holkars, performed Lingarchan Puja. During the 20th century, these Brahmins were reduced to 11. The walls of the temple have inscriptions of Mahims Stotra, dating back to 1063 AD.

Overnight at Hotel.

DAY 3: OMKARESHWAR - INDORE

Day free for leisure and later, depart to Indore to catch your flight/train towards onward destination.

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