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SHRI OMKARESHWAR TEMPLE

Omkareshwar, Khandwa, Madhya Pradesh, India

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Omkareshwar Jyotirlinga is split in nature. One half of the Jyotirlinga is in the Omkareshwar Temple and the other half in the Mammaleshwar Temple. The pilgrims must visit both these temples to get a darshan of the complete Jyotirlinga. The Jyotirlingas are Swayambhu which means that they are self-born.

Interesting Facts

  • Omkareshwar has two lofty hills and it’s divided by a valley, creating a shape of the sacred Hindu symbol ‘OM’ from above.
  • It is said that Lord Shiva visit here to sleep or ‘Shayan’ every, So ‘Shayan Arti’ is performed here.

Best Season To Visit

The best season to visit the temple is Winter season. The best months to visit are September to February.

Weather

Highest - April to June (45°C during day and 35°C during night)Average - May (35°C during the day and 25°C during night)Lowest - December to February (26°C during day and 21°C during night)Monsoon season - August to October

Dress Code

  • For men the dress code is Shirt & Trouser, Dhoti or Pyjamas with upper cloth.
  • For women the preferred dress code is saree or half-saree with blouse or chudidhar with pyjama and upper cloth.
  • Shorts, mini-skirts, middies, sleeveless tops, low-waist jeans and short-length T-shirts are not allowed.

Do's & Dont's

  • Do bathe and wear clean clothes before you enter the temple.
  • Do respect ancient customs and co-piligrims while at temple.
  • Smoking and drinking is prohibited in this temple.
  • Chewing betel leaves, tobacco, gutka and spitting inside temple is strictly prohibited.

transport connections

Name Distance Contact Number
Omkareshwar Bus Stand
500 MTRS 07512971008
Omkareshwar Railway Station
12 KM 139
Indore Airport
84 KM 07312620695

Architecture

Shri Omkareshwar Jyotirlinga Temple has a mandapa of the temple is beautifully made of 60 solid stone pillar carved with Yakshi figures. Around the temple walls, you will find images of various Devi Devatas, this island is a living island. The part of towns on the island is called Shivpuri. It is said that once upon a time there used to be towns of Brahmpuri and Vishnupuri. Together they formed the Tripuri. In Satyuga, it is a giant sparkling gem, in Treta Yuga it would be a mountain of gold, in Dwapar yuga it would be copper and in Kaliyuga it would be a rock. So, rock it is today in our Kaliyuga. The temple boasts Nagara style architecture with its detailed and intricate carvings. The beautiful balconies and column carvings of varied shapes add to the visual appeal of the temple. The Jyotirlinga which is installed on the base floor of the temple remains immersed in water.

Religious Significance

As per Hindu legend, Vindya, the deity controlling the Vindyachal mountain range was worshipping Shiva to propitiate himself from the sins committed. He created a sacred geometrical diagram and a Lingam made of sand and clay. Shiva was pleased with the worship and believed to have appeared in two forms, namely Omkareshwar and Amaleswara. Since the mud mound appeared in the form of Om, the island came to be known as Omkareswar. There is a shrine for Parvati and five-faced Ganapati in the temple.

The second story relates to Mandhata and his son's penance. King Mandhata of Ikshvaku clan (an ancestor of Lord Ram) worshipped Lord Shiva here until the Lord manifested himself as a Jyotirlinga. Some scholars also narrate the story about Mandhata's sons-Ambarish and Muchukunda, who had practiced severe penance and austerities here and pleased Lord Shiva. Because of this, the mountain is named Mandhata.

The third story from Hindu scriptures says that once upon a time there was a great war between Devas (gods) and Danavas (demons), in which Danavas won. This was a major setback for Devas and hence Devas prayed to Lord Shiva. Pleased with their prayer, Lord Shiva emerged in the form of Omkareshwar Jyotirlinga and defeated Danavas.

History

In the recorded history, this holy place was under the Parmar Rulers of Malwa from 10-13th CE, followed by Chauhan Rajputs. Even during the overall Mughal rule, it was under the administration of Chauhans. In 18th CE Marathas took over and that is when a lot of temples were built or renovated. Eventually, it came under British rule until India gained independence in 1947.

Threat during invasions : When the Mughal emperor and Mahmud Gazni attacked several Hindu temples in the 11th century, Omkareshwar temple was one of them but it luckily stay alive in the attack.

Temple Timings

Day Timings
All Days 05:00 AM - 09:30 PM

Sevas

Mangal Aarti
All Days
05:00 - 05:30
30 Mins
Jalabhishek
All Days
05:30 - 12:30
7 Hrs 30 Mins
Evening Aarti
All Days
20:30 - 21:00
30 Mins

Pooja

Maha Rudrabhishek
Laghu Rudrabhishekham

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Airports

Airport Name Distance
Shamshabad 40 KM
Lorem Ipsum 12 KM

Railway Stations

Railway Station Name Distance
Secunderabad 10 KM
Nampally 12 KM
Begumpet 6 KM
Lingampally 20 KM

Bus Stations

Bus Station Name Distance
MGBS 35 KM
CBS 28 KM
kukatpally 20 KM
Lingampally 30 KM
Uppal 35 KM

Private Transports

Transport Name Distance Contact Number
Private Transport 8 KM 9546858757
Private Transport1 8 KM 9546858757
Private Transport1 8 KM 9546858757
Private Transport1 8 KM 9546858757
Private Transport1 8 KM 9546858757

Local Transports

Transport Name Distance Contact Number
Local Transport 5 KM 9546858757
Local Transport1 5 KM 9546858757
Local Transport1 5 KM 9546858757
Local Transport1 5 KM 9546858757
Local Transport1 5 KM 9546858757

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SHRI OMKARESHWAR TEMPLE

Omkareshwar, Khandwa, Madhya Pradesh, India

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