Narmada River Puja

Narmada Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Goddess Narmada located in Amarkantak of Madhya Pradesh state. It is also called Shondesh Shakti Peeth. Narmda temple, which has a holy kund made at the source of the river Narmada, is the most important temple at Amarkantak. There are about twenty small temples in the Narmada Mandir, each one of which is important in its own way.

There is the Sati temple, which is devoted to Parvati. The temple is constructed at the point from where the holy river Narmada has its origin.Narmada Udgam Kund, the sacred birthplace of the Narmada River, was originally built by Rewa Nayak, as indicated by his idol at the site. Many years later, the temple was shaped and expanded by Bhonsle, the king of Nagpur. Subsequently, Maharani Devi Ahilya carried out significant renovations, giving the temple its present form.

Visiting Hours

6 AM to 7 PM for darshan

How to Reach

• By Air: The closest airport to Shri Yantra Mandir, Amarkantak, is Dumna Airport, Jabalpur, located approximately 226 km from the temple. Direct domestic flights from major cities like Delhi, Mumbai and Chennai are available at this airport.
• By Train: The nearest railway station is Pendra Road Railway Station, Chhattisgarh, which is around 30 km from Shri Yantra Mandir Amarkantak. Direct taxis, government buses and private buses are available for this distance.
• By Road: Amarkantak is well connected to various cities of Madhya Pradesh and nearby states. Private taxis, government buses and private buses are available from different places in Madhya Pradesh to reach Amarkantak. The nearest stand to Shri Shri Yantra Mandir is Amarkantak Bus Stand and the temple is only 1.5 km away from the bus stand. You can travel by walking or hiring a sharing auto.

Highlights

• Boat Rides: Enjoy scenic boat rides along the river, especially in areas like Maheshwar and Bhedaghat.
• Trekking and Hiking: Many areas along the Narmada River have trails for trekking and hiking, allowing you to explore the natural beauty of the region.
• Adventure Sports: Enjoy activities like white water rafting, kayaking, and other water sports.

Best Time to Visit

There is no best time to visit this temple. You can visit this temple as per your preferred time and convenience. Most devotees and visitors preferred to visit this temple in the monsoon season to worship the new arrival of water in the Narmada River.