Mandhata Parikrama Completion, Omkareshwar, Madhya Pradesh, India

The temple of Amareshwar, the eternal, has existed since the 11th century on the south bank of the river Narmada. It is a Saikata Linga or Parthiv Linga, meaning - made of mud/earth as against being self-manifested. Nagari architecture dominates the edifice’s nook and corner. The carved statues of Shiva and Parvati are exquisite. - Mandhata Parikrama Completion, Omkareshwar - ImageWrighter

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Mandhata Parikrama Part-1, Omkareshwar, Madhya Pradesh, India

The early view on the trek is of the gentle river traipsing on the rocky Vindhyas. Many religious and monastic retreats dot the bank across. On the path, stone billboards with the teachings of The Gita accompany the devotees. Soon enough, the flat territory turns into a climb. And the first of the ancient temples appears to the left of the track. - Omkareshwar, Madhya Pradesh, India - ImageWrighter

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