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.
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See all5. Chitrakoot
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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