Madhya Pradesh is an important state of India, which is the second largest state of the country in terms of area. Madhya Pradesh, which is called the heart of India, holds its special place in terms of tourism. Historical monuments, mosques, temples, forts, and palaces are its identity here. Today, in this episode, we are going to tell you about some important religious places in Madhya Pradesh, where the atmosphere is such that once you go, you will feel like coming here again and again. You can also reach here with your family or friends for a holiday. Let us know about these religious places in 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 Puranas and ancient religious texts by the names of 'Ujjayini' and 'Avantikapuri'. Mangaleshwar, the birthplace of Mars, is also located here. History famous Bhartrihari's cave and Maharishi Sandipani's ashram where Lord Shrikrishna and Balram ji received an education. A special fair of Simhanstha Mahakumbh is organized once every twelve years in Ujjain.

Khajuraho
Khajuraho is a very special city and tourist destination in the state of Madhya Pradesh, located in the heart of India, which is famous for its ancient and medieval temples not only in the country but all over the world. The Khajuraho temples located in the Chhatarpur district of Madhya Pradesh are excellent examples of Indian architecture and sculpture. In the year 1986, the temples of Khajuraho have declared a World Heritage, and in the year 2009, they have been included in the 7 Wonders of India. Khajuraho is also called the city carved on stone. Khajuraho, the mystical land of Kamasutra 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 Jyotirling
Situated at the confluence of the Narmada and Kaveri rivers, Omkareshwar has been given the form of the Hindu religious symbol 'Om' due to the merging of the two sacred valleys and the waters of the Narmada. Its name is derived from 'Omkar' which is the name of Lord Shiva. Along with Lord Omkareshwar Jyotirlinga, Amleshwar 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 attains his life i.e. death, 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 centers of Madhya Pradesh, surrounded by the exquisite beauty of the Vindhya and Satpura ranges. This destination is known to be the origin of two great rivers of India, Narmada, and Sone, which attract thousands of tourists every year. This holy city boasts of several attractions and is home to several ancient temples dating back to the Kalachuri period. It is also famous as a pilgrimage center and Siddha Kshetra. Amarkantak is a part of the Rikshaparvata, one of the Saptakula mountains mentioned in the Puranas. There are many temples and ancient idols 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 having the oldest stone structures in India. The Buddhist Monuments at Sanchi symbolize the vast heritage of culturally rich India. The Great Stupa located here was established by Emperor Ashoka of the Mauryan dynasty in the 3rd century BC. The stupas at Sanchi were built as homes for Lord Buddha and many important Buddhist relics. The place is surrounded by lush green gardens, which provide a different kind of pleasure and peace to the tourists visiting here.

Mother of Dewas
Historical ancient temples of Chamunda Mata and Tulja Bhavani Mata are established on a hill in Dewas City of Madhya Pradesh. Devotees come from far and wide to visit here. The mother known as Dewas Wali Mata is known here in two forms the younger mother and the 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. Shivling was established here by Parmar Raja Bhoj after building the Bhojpur temple. This temple is also known as the Somnatha temple of North India. The huge Shivling established here is the largest Shivling in the world, which is 5.5 meters (18 feet) in length and 2.3 meters (7.5 feet) in diameter. A Jain temple is also situated here, in which the idol of Lord Parshwanarth Suparshwanath is installed. Parvati cave and Acharya Matunga's tomb are on the premises of this temple.

Pitambara Peeth
Mother Pitambara Siddha Shaktipeeth is established in the Datia City of Madhya Pradesh. The goddess sitting here changes her form thrice a day. The wish of the devotee who comes here is fulfilled just by the darshan of the mother. In the court of Goddess Pitambara, the destroyer of enemies, a crowd of people desirous of royalty can always be seen. Many devotees perform special pujas and yagya here secretly to fulfill their wishes. To date, the prayers of the devotees who come here have not gone in vain.