Madhya Pradesh

12 cities · 16 temples

About Madhya Pradesh

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Madhya Pradesh houses two of the twelve Jyotirlingas — Mahakaleshwar at Ujjain (one of the seven Sapta Puri and the only south-facing Jyotirlinga, with daily Bhasma Aarti) and Omkareshwar (on a Mandhata-island shaped like Om in the Narmada). Khajuraho’s 11th-century Chandela temples are a UNESCO heritage cluster.

Cities

Khajuraho
3 temples
Ujjain
2 temples
Mandhata
2 temples
Bhojpur
1 temple
Bhedaghat
1 temple
Mitaoli
1 temple
Chitrakoot
1 temple
Maheshwar
1 temple
Omkareshwar
1 temple
Pachmarhi
1 temple
Amarkantak
1 temple
Vidisha
1 temple

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Circuits in this state

→ Twelve Jyotirlingas
→ Shakti Peethas

Frequently asked questions

What is Bhasma Aarti at Mahakaleshwar?

A 4 AM ritual where the Jyotirlinga is anointed with sacred ash. Only Mahakaleshwar performs Bhasma Aarti — booking required ~30 days ahead, ₹500–₹3,000.

How are Mahakal and Omkareshwar visited together?

Both Jyotirlingas are 130 km apart — most yatris do Ujjain (with Bhasma Aarti) day 1 and drive to Omkareshwar day 2, returning to Indore for the night.