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Best Spiritual Places in Madhya Pradesh: Temples, Ghats & Pilgrimage Towns

The best spiritual places in Madhya Pradesh include two Jyotirlingas, holy river ghats and old temple towns.

21 September 2026 · 2 min read · Best in Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar

The best spiritual places in Madhya Pradesh include two Jyotirlingas, holy river ghats and old temple towns.

1. Ujjain

The Mahakaleshwar temple is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas.

2. Omkareshwar

A Jyotirlinga temple on an island in the Narmada.

3. Maheshwar

Ghats and temples on the Narmada, with a fort and handloom sarees.

4. Orchha

Ram Raja Temple, where Rama is worshipped as a king.

A forest area linked to the Ramayana, on the border with Uttar Pradesh.

6. Amarkantak

The source of the Narmada river.

7. Khajuraho

Temples known for their carvings.

8. Sanchi

A Buddhist stupa and UNESCO World Heritage site.

Best time to visit

October to March for comfortable pilgrimages.

Check darshan timings and queues in advance.

Timings, permits, ticket rules and dates change from year to year, so confirm the current details before you travel.

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