Question

In which district of Madhya Pradesh is 'Omkareshwar temple' situated?
1. Mandsaur  district
2. Khandwa district
3. Ijjain district
4. Jabalpur district

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 2 : Khandwa district

The correct answer is Khandwa district.

 

• The Omkareshwar temple is located on Mandhata island in the Khandwa district of Madhya Pradesh.

• It is a Hindu temple of Lord Shiva.
  •  The name Omkareshwar means 'Lord of Omkaara', which is one of the Dwadasa Jyotirlinga shrines or the 12 shrines dedicated to Lord Shiva in the form of a Jyotirlingam.
  • The island has two ancient shrines including Omkareshwar and Amarkareshwar.
  • This holy place is located on the meeting point of Narmada and Kaveri River.
  • Omkareshwar has two lofty hills and it’s divided by a valley, creating a shape of the sacred Hindu symbol ‘OM’ from above.

State	Capital	Chief Minister	Governor
Madhya Pradesh	Bhopal	Shivraj Singh Chouhan	Anandiben Patel