Although Mandsaur is rich in archaeological and historical heritage, the Prabhu Pashupatinath Temple located on the banks of the Shivna River makes it world-famous. The idol in this temple is parallel to the idol of the Pashupatinath Temple located in Nepal.
The most commonly spoken language here is Malvi (a mix of Rajasthani and Hindi).
This district is famous worldwide for opium production.
The slate pencil industry is the main industry of the district.