Khajrana Ganesh Temple was built in 1735 by Rani Ahilya Bai Holkar. It is said that the ancient statue in the temple statue was seen in a dream of a local Pandit Mangal Bhatt. After this dream, the queen Ahilya Bai Holkar excavated and installed the idol from under the ground and installed it. From where the statue was removed, there is a well, which is right in front of the temple.
The temple is very beautiful and build in the marble. The temple complex is very clean and pious. One can spent a full day with family and enjoy the purity of the temple. All facilities are excellent and has facility to take food.
It is one of the 12 Jyotirlinga of Shiva. It is on an island called Mandhata or Shivapuri in the Narmada river; the shape of the island is said to be like the Hindu ॐsymbol. There are two main temples of Lord Shiva here, one to Omkareshwar located in the island and one to Amareshwar located on the south bank of Narmada River on the mainland. Enjoyed a bath with Vijumama in the Narmada river before praying for the God Omkareshwar.
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| Vijumama taking holy bath in the Narmada River |
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| Footbridge connecting Omkareshwar and Mamaleshwar |
Ram Mandir, Mandaleshwar which is installed by Gondawale Maharaj. A way of 123 steps leads down to the river and expands into the Ram Ghat, where the Ram, Hanuman, Dattatraya and Ratneshwar Temples are located. This was a special surprise to all of us as we could visit this place - One of the Ram Mandirs by GOndawalekar Maharaj - which was on our toute to Omkareshwar to Dhule.
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