Omkārabhavana (Omkarabhavana) is a sacred pitṛtīrtha (pitritirtha; a pilgrimage site sacred to the forefather’s spirits) located on the bank of the river Narmadā (Narmada). It is alternatively known as Oṁkāreśvara (Omkareswara). However, in Vāyupurāṇa(Vayupurana) and Brahmāṇḍapurāṇa (Brahmandapurana), the name is mentioned as Oṁkārapavana (Omkarapavana). It is a place ideal for performing śrāddha (sraddha; post-funeral rite dedicated to the deceased) ritual.