Omkara Mandhata
A Pilgrims' Paradise

Dedicated to Komal Goswami and family
with graditude for hosting my trip while in India

Bela, Kirti, Niwas, Komal
GOSWAMI
Vijaynagar, Indore (M.P.), India
… Email: goswamikomal@yahoo.com

Wide view from Omkareshvar Eastern view from walking bridge New OM Stones, western view
Main eastern view from bridge Eastern view from walking bridge Eastern view with main temple Dome
Eastern view of the Narmada River Another view from Omkareshvar King's Palace
View of bridge from waterfront Crossing the walking bridge Restaurant on main street to Temple
View of from Temple Trust office View back toward bridge from walking path Waterfront view
boats across river from Temple Trust office Sacred cow seeking shade View of South Mandhata from Omkara Mandhata
Sending her offering upon the water Main view with walking bridge above Looking down upon Omkara Mandhata
Waterfront view Looking upon South Mandhata from island Looking at main temple from above
Pilgrimage across Omkara Mandhata Holy stairs View down river
Man thinking of Today, Woman thinking of yesterday Boats crossing the river Beautiful view of Omkara Mandhata
Close view of Village, Palace and main temple Ruins outside eastern fort wall Sunrise on the Narmada River

Tribute to The Goswami Family: My journey to India to obtain these photos being presented was arranged by Swami Aishvaryananda of Indore. It was Svami Aishvaryananda Sarasvati who graciously found my host, Komal Goswami.
Komal accepted Svami's request to provide assistance and safe passage to Omkara Mandhata. Words do not always express our truest feelings, therefore I have struggled to find the words of graditude for my newest and dearest friends, the Goswami family of Indore, India.
My host, Komal met me at the Indore Airport, I was welcomed into his home as a honored guest. I shared in their daily lives, eating wonderful Indian foods prepared by Mona, Komal's wife. I was escorted to many sights in Indore by Komal's father Kirti Kumar Goswami and introduced to so many wonderful people. Komal's mother, Bela, has her own hair salon, where I had my first professional facial. I played everyday with their daughter, Feby, age 2. Komal's son, Shivank, was born April 25th, 2003, after I left Indore.
My prayers of thanks go out to the Goswami family, may Om bless your family for eternity.
Linda Canestraight