Omkareshwar stands on Mandhata island in the Narmada River. The island is traditionally associated with the shape of the sacred syllable Om. Pilgrims commonly visit both Omkareshwar and the nearby Mamleshwar shrine. Sthala mahatmyam: The sacred tradition says that Vindhya mountain performed penance and worshipped Shiva here. Pleased with its devotion, Shiva manifested himself and, at the gods’ request, remained in two forms—Omkareshwar and Mamleshwar. Another tradition associ