Omkar Parwat | Omkareshwar Parikrama

At Omkareshwar, the sacred rivers Maa Narmada and Kaveri meet, separate, and then reunite, never parting again. This natural confluence forms an island shaped like the sacred symbol ‘OM,’ known as Omkar Parvat. This revered mountain has held spiritual significance since ancient times, as Lord Shiva resides here in the form of Omkareshwar Jyotirlinga, along with the presence of 33 Koti Devi Devtas.

During their period of exile (Agyatvaas), the Pandavas spent time on this holy mountain, constructing several temples, many of which still stand today. These ancient temples bear witness to the rich history and sanctity of Omkar Parvat, drawing pilgrims and devotees who seek divine blessings from Lord Shiva and the resident deities.

Om (ॐ) is the Mool Mantra of the four Vedas, 18 Puranas, and countless Shastras.

Though the resonance of Omkar echoes through every particle of the world, there is one place on this sacred land where the holy rivers Narmada and Kaveri together form an island in the shape of Om (Omkar), making this circumambulation especially significant.

On this island, known as Omkar Parvat, Lord Shiva resides as Omkareshwar Jyotirlinga. The Parikrama of this divine land, called Omkareshwar Parikrama, symbolizes the journey to become closer to Lord Shiva. Here, Lord Omkareshwar dwells with Maa Parvati, their family, and the 33 Koti deities.

This island is home to numerous ancient temples and mythological sites. The Pandavas are believed to have spent part of their exile here, and Adi Shankaracharya studied here, strengthening the foundations of Hinduism. The Omkareshwar Parikrama route, around 7 kilometers long, is adorned with ancient temples, ashrams, lush greenery, red-faced monkeys, and inscriptions of Geeta shlokas along the way.