{"id":106,"date":"2015-04-30T07:02:43","date_gmt":"2015-04-30T07:02:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ercotravels.com\/blog\/?p=106"},"modified":"2015-04-30T07:03:07","modified_gmt":"2015-04-30T07:03:07","slug":"central-india-region-religious-tour","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ercotravels.com\/blog\/central-india-region-religious-tour","title":{"rendered":"Central India Region Religious Tour"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Central India also known as the \u2018heart of India\u2019 is the most admired pilgrimage destination of India. The pious and religious sprit of this region can easily be traced from its ancient temples, shrines and pilgrimage places.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">These pilgrimage sites visited by pilgrims throughout the year. They came here in serch of peace of mind and soul. These religious sites also represent the flavors and culture of ancient India. These sites are highly rich in their eye-catching architectural work, tremendous art and breathtaking designs, some of them declared as the world Heritage Sites by UNESCO.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The two most famous and religious destinations of Central India are Madhya Pradesh and Chattisgarh. Different rulers have left the great influences on different regions of the state of Madhya Pradesh that can be seen in its temples. The Khajuraho temples (devoted to womanhood) never fail to amaze the visitors for its romantic carvings. The other religious states to visit in Madhya Pradesh are Sanchi, Bhopal and Gwalior etc. Chattisgarh is also famous for its ancient temples and sculpture.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>The famous temples to visit at Central India are:-<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Khajuraho Temples<\/strong> &#8211; These fascinating temples are situated at Madhya Pradesh and divided in two groups of Eastern temple group and Western temple group.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_108\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-108\" style=\"width: 713px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/ercotravels.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Sevagram-Khajuraho.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-108\" src=\"http:\/\/ercotravels.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Sevagram-Khajuraho-1024x740.jpg\" alt=\"Khajuraho Temple\" width=\"713\" height=\"515\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ercotravels.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Sevagram-Khajuraho.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ercotravels.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Sevagram-Khajuraho-300x217.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 713px) 100vw, 713px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-108\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Khajuraho Temple<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Khajuraho temples were constructed by Chandel Empire and consider as the peak point of Indian architectural genius having a theme of womanhood. Walls of these temples are full of sensual carvings. Some of the famous temples are Lakhmana, Kandariya Mahadeo, Parsvanath, Ghantai, Chattarbhuj or the Jatkari and Dulhadev.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Mahakaleshwar Temple<\/strong> &#8211; Mahakaleswar Temple is situated near the the Shipra River, Ujjain.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_109\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-109\" style=\"width: 713px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/ercotravels.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Mahakaleshwar-temple-Ujjain.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-109\" src=\"http:\/\/ercotravels.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Mahakaleshwar-temple-Ujjain-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Mahakaleshwar Temple, Ujjain\" width=\"713\" height=\"951\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ercotravels.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Mahakaleshwar-temple-Ujjain.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ercotravels.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Mahakaleshwar-temple-Ujjain-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 713px) 100vw, 713px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-109\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Mahakaleshwar Temple, Ujjain<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Dedicated to Lord Shiva this temple is one of the 12 Jyotirlingas in India. The most notable thing is the jyotirlinga of the temple is self exhibited linga.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Buddhist Monuments<\/strong> \u2013 Sanchi at Madhya Pradesh is an important Buddhist destination of India.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_110\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-110\" style=\"width: 1009px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/ercotravels.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/The-Great-Stupa-Sanchi.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-110\" src=\"http:\/\/ercotravels.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/The-Great-Stupa-Sanchi.jpg\" alt=\"The Great Stupa, Sanchi\" width=\"1009\" height=\"590\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ercotravels.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/The-Great-Stupa-Sanchi.jpg 1009w, https:\/\/www.ercotravels.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/The-Great-Stupa-Sanchi-300x175.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1009px) 100vw, 1009px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-110\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Great Stupa, Sanchi<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Sanchi is famous for monasteries, stupas, temples and pillars, which tells the episodes and miracles from Lord Buddha\u2019s life and also consider as the World Heritage Sites.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_112\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-112\" style=\"width: 713px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/ercotravels.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Stupa-Sanchi.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-112\" src=\"http:\/\/ercotravels.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Stupa-Sanchi-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Sanchi Stupa\" width=\"713\" height=\"535\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ercotravels.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Stupa-Sanchi.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ercotravels.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Stupa-Sanchi-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 713px) 100vw, 713px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-112\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sanchi Stupa &#8211; architecture and art<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">It is the only place having notable specimen of Buddh architecture and art.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Maa Bamleshwari Devi Temple<\/strong> \u2013 This picturesque temple is nestled on a hilltop in Dongargarh, Chattisgarh.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_113\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-113\" style=\"width: 713px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/ercotravels.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Ma-Bamleshwari-Temple.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-113\" src=\"http:\/\/ercotravels.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Ma-Bamleshwari-Temple-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Ma Bamleshwari Temple\" width=\"713\" height=\"535\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ercotravels.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Ma-Bamleshwari-Temple.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ercotravels.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Ma-Bamleshwari-Temple-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 713px) 100vw, 713px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-113\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ma Bamleshwari Temple<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The temple is also known as Badi Bamleshwari and the temple deity is Goddess Bamleshwari. There are some other temples situated at ground level about 1\/2 km from the hilltop.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Omkareshwar Temple<\/strong> \u2013 Omkareshwar is the most pious temple of Central India situated at a distance of 77 km from Indore at the Sangam of the pious rivers Narmada and Kaveri.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_114\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-114\" style=\"width: 713px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/ercotravels.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Omkareshwar-Temple.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-114\" src=\"http:\/\/ercotravels.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Omkareshwar-Temple-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Omkareshwar Temple\" width=\"713\" height=\"535\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ercotravels.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Omkareshwar-Temple.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ercotravels.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Omkareshwar-Temple-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 713px) 100vw, 713px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-114\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Omkareshwar Temple<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">This is an &#8216;OM&#8217; (a pious Hindu symbol) shaped island. This temple is devoted to Lord Shiva (one of the twelve jyotirlingas in India).<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Bhojeshwar Temple<\/strong> &#8211; Bhojeshwar Temple is situated at Bhojpur, Madhya Pradesh.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_115\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-115\" style=\"width: 898px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/ercotravels.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Bhojeshwar-Temple.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-115\" src=\"http:\/\/ercotravels.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Bhojeshwar-Temple.jpg\" alt=\"Bhojeshwar Temple\" width=\"898\" height=\"557\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ercotravels.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Bhojeshwar-Temple.jpg 898w, https:\/\/www.ercotravels.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Bhojeshwar-Temple-300x186.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 898px) 100vw, 898px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-115\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Bhojeshwar Temple<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">This is an incomplete temple (was never completed) devoted to Lord Shiva. This temple is famous for having one of the largest lingam in the country if completed.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Apart from these the Central Region of the country has some of the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ercotravels.com\/india-tour-packages\/north-india-temples-tour.html\" target=\"_blank\">temples tour India<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Central India also known as the \u2018heart of India\u2019 is the most admired pilgrimage destination of India. The pious and religious sprit of this region can easily be traced from its ancient temples, shrines and pilgrimage places. These pilgrimage sites visited by pilgrims throughout the year. They came here in serch of peace of mind and soul. These religious sites also represent the flavors and culture of ancient India. These sites are highly rich in their eye-catching architectural work, tremendous art and breathtaking designs, some of them declared as the world Heritage Sites by UNESCO. The two most famous and religious destinations of Central India are Madhya Pradesh and Chattisgarh. Different rulers have left the great influences on different regions of the state of Madhya Pradesh that can be seen in its temples. The Khajuraho temples (devoted to womanhood) never fail to amaze the visitors for its romantic carvings. The other religious states to visit in Madhya Pradesh are Sanchi, Bhopal and Gwalior etc. Chattisgarh is also famous for its ancient temples and sculpture. The famous temples to visit at Central India are:- Khajuraho Temples &#8211; These fascinating temples are situated at Madhya Pradesh and divided in two groups of Eastern temple group and Western temple group. Khajuraho temples were constructed by Chandel Empire and consider as the peak point of Indian architectural genius having a theme of womanhood. Walls of these temples are full of sensual carvings. Some of the famous temples are Lakhmana, Kandariya Mahadeo, Parsvanath, Ghantai, Chattarbhuj or the Jatkari and Dulhadev. Mahakaleshwar Temple &#8211; Mahakaleswar Temple is situated near the the Shipra River, Ujjain. Dedicated to Lord Shiva this temple is one of the 12 Jyotirlingas in India. The most notable thing is the jyotirlinga of the temple is self exhibited linga. Buddhist Monuments \u2013 Sanchi at Madhya Pradesh is an important Buddhist destination of India. Sanchi is famous for monasteries, stupas, temples and pillars, which tells the episodes and miracles from Lord Buddha\u2019s life and also consider as the World Heritage Sites. It is the only place having notable specimen of Buddh architecture and art. Maa Bamleshwari Devi Temple \u2013 This picturesque temple is nestled on a hilltop in Dongargarh, Chattisgarh. The temple is also known as Badi Bamleshwari and the temple deity is Goddess Bamleshwari. There are some other temples situated at ground level about 1\/2 km from the hilltop. Omkareshwar Temple \u2013 Omkareshwar is the most pious temple of Central India situated at a distance of 77 km from Indore at the Sangam of the pious rivers Narmada and Kaveri. This is an &#8216;OM&#8217; (a pious Hindu symbol) shaped island. This temple is devoted to Lord Shiva (one of the twelve jyotirlingas in India). Bhojeshwar Temple &#8211; Bhojeshwar Temple is situated at Bhojpur, Madhya Pradesh. This is an incomplete temple (was never completed) devoted to Lord Shiva. This temple is famous for having one of the largest lingam in the country if completed. Apart from these the Central Region of the country has some of the temples tour India.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":107,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[15],"tags":[21],"class_list":["post-106","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-pilgrimage","tag-temple-tours"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.6 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Central India Region Religious Tour - India Tourism Guide &amp; Travel News<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ercotravels.com\/blog\/central-india-region-religious-tour\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Central India Region Religious Tour - India Tourism Guide &amp; Travel News\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Central India also known as the \u2018heart of India\u2019 is the most admired pilgrimage destination of India. 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The famous temples to visit at Central India are:- Khajuraho Temples &#8211; These fascinating temples are situated at Madhya Pradesh and divided in two groups of Eastern temple group and Western temple group. Khajuraho temples were constructed by Chandel Empire and consider as the peak point of Indian architectural genius having a theme of womanhood. Walls of these temples are full of sensual carvings. Some of the famous temples are Lakhmana, Kandariya Mahadeo, Parsvanath, Ghantai, Chattarbhuj or the Jatkari and Dulhadev. Mahakaleshwar Temple &#8211; Mahakaleswar Temple is situated near the the Shipra River, Ujjain. Dedicated to Lord Shiva this temple is one of the 12 Jyotirlingas in India. The most notable thing is the jyotirlinga of the temple is self exhibited linga. Buddhist Monuments \u2013 Sanchi at Madhya Pradesh is an important Buddhist destination of India. Sanchi is famous for monasteries, stupas, temples and pillars, which tells the episodes and miracles from Lord Buddha\u2019s life and also consider as the World Heritage Sites. It is the only place having notable specimen of Buddh architecture and art. Maa Bamleshwari Devi Temple \u2013 This picturesque temple is nestled on a hilltop in Dongargarh, Chattisgarh. The temple is also known as Badi Bamleshwari and the temple deity is Goddess Bamleshwari. There are some other temples situated at ground level about 1\/2 km from the hilltop. Omkareshwar Temple \u2013 Omkareshwar is the most pious temple of Central India situated at a distance of 77 km from Indore at the Sangam of the pious rivers Narmada and Kaveri. This is an &#8216;OM&#8217; (a pious Hindu symbol) shaped island. This temple is devoted to Lord Shiva (one of the twelve jyotirlingas in India). Bhojeshwar Temple &#8211; Bhojeshwar Temple is situated at Bhojpur, Madhya Pradesh. This is an incomplete temple (was never completed) devoted to Lord Shiva. This temple is famous for having one of the largest lingam in the country if completed. 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