The Narmada River is one of the most important rivers in central India. It flows westward and falls into the Arabian Sea. The river is also called the "Life Line of Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat." It starts from the Amarkantak hills in Madhya Pradesh. The Narmada is a sacred river and many people come to its banks for holy baths. The famous Narmada Parikrama is a spiritual journey around the river. Many dams like Sardar Sarovar have been built on it to provide water and electricity. The beauty of the Narmada makes it a popular tourist destination too.