Madhya Pradesh is an important state of India which is the second largest state in the country in terms of area. Madhya Pradesh, which is called the heart of India, has a special place in terms of tourism. The historical monuments, mosques, temples, forts, and palaces situated here are its identity. Today in this episode, we are going to tell you about some important religious places of Madhya Pradesh, where the atmosphere is such that if you go once, you will feel like coming here again and again. You can also come here for holidays with your family or friends. Let us know about these religious places of Madhya Pradesh...

Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga
The most religious place in Madhya Pradesh is Ujjain, which is called the city of Mahakal. Lord Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga is established in Ujjain city of Madhya Pradesh. Ujjain is mentioned in the Puranas and ancient religious texts as 'Ujjayini' and 'Avantikapuri'. Mangaleshwar, the birthplace of Mars, is also located here. History: The famous cave of Bhartrihari and the ashram of Maharishi Sandipani ji where Lord Krishna and Balram ji received education. A special fair of Simhanstha Mahakumbh is held in Ujjain once every twelve years.

Khajuraho
Khajuraho is a very special city and tourist destination in the state of Madhya Pradesh located in the center of India, which is famous for its ancient and medieval temples not only in the country but all over the world. Khajuraho temples located in the Chhatarpur district of Madhya Pradesh are excellent examples of Indian architecture and craftsmanship. Khajuraho temples were declared World Heritage in the year 1986 and were included in the 7 Wonders of India in the year 2009. Khajuraho is also called a city carved on stone. Khajuraho, the mysterious land of Kama Sutra in Madhya Pradesh has been attracting tourists from all over the world since time immemorial. This small village in the Chhatarpur district is world-famous for its exemplary erotic set of monuments.

Omkarshwar Jyotirlinga
Situated at the confluence of the Narmada and Kaveri rivers, Omkareshwar is shaped by the merging of the two sacred valleys and the waters of the Narmada, the Hindu religious symbol 'Om'. Its name is derived from ‘Omkar’ which is the name of Lord Shiva. Along with Lord Omkareshwar Jyotirlinga, Amaleshwar Jyotirlinga is also established in Omkareshwar, Madhya Pradesh. Both these Shivlingas have been counted in the same Jyotirlinga. Omkareshwar pilgrimage is supernatural, the person who reaches this pilgrimage and does food donation, penance, worship etc., or sacrifices his life i.e. dies, gets a place at the feet of Shiva. Apart from pilgrimage sites, this holy city also has architectural wonders and natural beauty.

Amarkantak
Amarkantak is one of the pilgrimage sites of Madhya Pradesh, surrounded by the exquisite beauty of the Vindhya and Satpura ranges. The destination is known as the origin of India's two great rivers, Narmada and Son, which attract thousands of tourists every year. This holy city boasts many attractions and is home to many ancient temples dating back to the Kalachuri period. It is also famous as a pilgrimage site and Siddha area. Amarkantak is a part of Riksha Parvat, which is one of the Saptakula mountains mentioned in the Puranas. There are many temples and ancient sculptures in Amarkantak, which are said to be related to the Pandavas of Mahabharata.

Sanchi
Sanchi, one of the Buddhist pilgrimage sites in Madhya Pradesh, is famous for the oldest stone structures in India. The Buddhist monument at Sanchi is a symbol of the vast heritage of culturally rich India. The Great Stupa located here was established by the Maurya Dynasty emperor Ashoka in the 3rd century BC. The stupas of Sanchi were built to house Lord Buddha and many important Buddhist relics. This place is surrounded by lush green gardens, which provide a different kind of pleasure and peace to the tourists visiting here.

Mother of Dewas
The historical ancient temples of Chamunda Mata and Tulja Bhavani Mata are established on a hill in Dewas city of Madhya Pradesh. Devotees from far and wide come here for darshan. The mother known as Dewas Wali Mata is known here in two forms, younger mother and elder mother Tulja Bhavani and Chamunda Mata. The elder mother is called Tulja Bhavani and the younger mother is called Chamunda Mata.

Bhojpur
Bhojpur is situated on the banks of the Betwa River in the Raisen district of Madhya Pradesh. Shivalinga was established here by Parmar king Bhoj by building the Bhojpur temple. This temple is also called Somnatha Temple of North India. The huge Shivalinga installed here is the largest Shivalinga in the world, whose length is 5.5 meters (18 feet) and diameter is 2.3 meters (7.5 feet). A Jain temple is also located here, in which the statue of Lord Parshvanarth Suparshvanath is installed. There is Parvati cave and the Samadhi place of Acharya Matunga in the premises of this temple.

Pitambara Peeth
Maa Pitambara Siddha Shaktipeeth is established in Datia city of Madhya Pradesh. The goddess present here changes her form thrice a day. The wishes of the devotees who come here are fulfilled just by seeing the mother. In the court of Pitambara, the goddess who destroys enemies, a crowd of people seeking royal power can always be seen. Many devotees secretly perform special pujas and yagya here to fulfill their wishes. To date, the prayers of the devotees coming here have not gone unfruitful.

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