Rivers of India: Narmada

Today I am writing about a programme on the famous river Narmada, which was aired on DD Bharati. Here I am just mentioning the names of some places around this pious river, which the programme covered.


At first, after starting from Amarkantak,  we witnessed Kapildhara which is the first waterfall of Narmada.

Then we came to Jabbalpur, which is a main city of Madhya Pradesh. Interesting thing is that the Central point of India is also located in Jabbalpur district. With reference to Narmada river, Jabbalpur is  also famous for  Dhuandhar Water falls and the marble rocks of Bheraghat. Both Dhuandhar falls and Marble rocks present amazing site to the tourists! 

Then we went to Rani Durgabati Fort and came to know about Rani Durgabati.

Next stop was Mandla disctrict, where Narmada forms a loop and surrounds the city from three sides. The river is worshipped here.

The show also covered information about Rani Ahalyabai, who built many temples and did many charitable words throughout India. Indeed a great soul!

Then, we went to the famous Jyotirling Omkaareshwar, situated on Narmada. 

After that, through Hoshangabaad, which is situated in the south bank of Narmada, we went to Nemawar, which is also called the Naabhi Kund of Ma Narmada.  

And at the end we visited the Bhrigu Rishi Temple in Bharuch.

I enjoyed this journey with Narmada. It is true that a river often symbolises the life of a human being, its various phases.

And also I could virtually visit so many pious places/ temples going with the river :)

A great journey! Enjoyed so much!

Moving with the shores of any river gives us insight making us rich and wise.

The Lord is present in every atom of the Universe!

Lots of Thanks to Doordarshan for such a beautiful programme.


Some extra information- 

Narmada parikrma or circumambulation of the holy river is considered to be a  meritorious act by pilgrims.

# There is a famous book on Narmada Parikrama in Bengali- 'Tapobhumi Narmada' by Shailendranarayan Ghoshal Shaastri.


# Here is a page which shows the famous temples around Narmada in Google map

http://www.shaktipeethas.org/travel-guide/topic486.html

# And here is a page which tells us about Narmada parikrama in details-

http://www.narmadasamagra.org/about-parikrama/



Jai Shri Krishna.