Mandhata
Mandhata, also called Shivapuri or Mahismati, Capital of Awanti Mahajanpad Omkareshwar, is a riverine island in the Narmada river in Khandwa district, Madhya Pradesh, India. Omkareshwar Jyotirlinga is situated on the southern part of the island. Omkareshwar Mandhata is located on the Mandhata hill on the banks of the Narmada.
Omkareshwar
Omkareshwar Mandhata | |
|---|---|
town | |
  Omkareshwar Location in Madhya Pradesh, India  Omkareshwar Omkareshwar (India) | |
| Coordinates: 22.25°N 76.15°E | |
| Country |  |
| State | Madhya Pradesh |
| District | Khandwa |
| Named for | Omkareshwar jyotirlinga |
| Population | |
| • Total | 20,000 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Hindi |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| ISO 3166 code | IN-MP |
| Vehicle registration | MP |
Southern part of island where Omkareshwar temple (in white) can be seen
The name "Omkareshwar" is due to the shape of the island, which appears to be Om. It is about 2 km long and 1 km wide. Local tradition reveals that King Mandhata paid homage to Shiva here and made this holy place his capital.
This place is situated at a distance of about 10 km from Omkareshwar Road railway station on Akola–Ratlam rail line.[1]
References
- Aitihasik Sthanavali by Vijayendra Kumar Mathur, p. 115
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