Narmada Udgam is a temple built at the source of the Narmada – the holiest spot in Amarkantak. The Narmada Udgam complex houses many small shrines and is considered to be a sacred place for Hindus.

Additionally, hydropower plants along the river supply electricity. “Unlike the Himalayan rivers, the source of Narmada’s water is the forests of Amarkantak, not some glacier. We want to ...