Omkareshwar Temple

Omkareshwar Temple

Omkareshwar, Madhya Pradesh, India

Temple History

Omkareshwar Temple is one of the 12 revered Jyotirlinga shrines of Lord Shiva. Situated on an island called Mandhata or Shivapuri in the Narmada river, the island's shape resembles the sacred Hindu symbol 'ॐ' (Om). This makes it one of the most spiritually significant places in India. The temple consists of two ancient shrines: Omkareshwar (where the main Jyotirlinga is housed) and Amareshwar. According to the Shiv Purana, when the Vindhya mountain prayed to Lord Shiva and Parvati for their blessings, Lord Shiva blessed him by taking the form of Omkareshwar (Lord of Om or Pranav) and residing on this island. The temple architecture is a magnificent blend of North and South Indian architectural styles, featuring intricate carvings and sculptural work.

Darshan & Aarti Timings

Darshan Hours

Summer Timings (March to October)

Temple Opens: 5:00 AM

Temple Closes: 10:00 PM

Winter Timings (November to February)

Temple Opens: 5:30 AM

Temple Closes: 9:30 PM

Aarti Schedule

Mangal Aarti: 4:00 AM

Bhog Aarti: 12:00 PM

Sandhya Aarti: 7:00 PM

Shayan Aarti: 9:30 PM

How to Reach

By Train

Omkareshwar Road Station (12 KM)

Indore Railway Station (77 KM)

Regular trains from major cities

By Air

Indore Airport (77 KM)

Daily flights from major cities

Taxi services available from airport

By Road

Well-connected to Indore, Ujjain

Regular state buses available

Private taxis and buses operate daily

Major Festivals

  • Maha Shivratri (February/March) - Grand celebrations with special rituals
  • Narmada Jayanti (January/February) - Special river worship
  • Kartik Purnima (October/November) - Deep daan ceremony
  • Shravan Month (July/August) - Daily special pujas and abhishekam
  • Makar Sankranti (January 14) - Holy dip in Narmada
  • Annual Temple Festival (November) - Week-long celebrations

Special Features

  • One of the 12 sacred Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva
  • Island temple shaped like the Om symbol
  • Two ancient shrines - Omkareshwar and Amareshwar
  • Sacred Parikrama (circumambulation) path of 73.5 meters
  • Confluence of rivers Narmada and Kaveri
  • 108 Shiva temples around the main temple
  • Ancient inscriptions and architectural marvels

Temple Services & Facilities

  • Free Luggage Storage facility
  • Prasad Counter
  • Boat Services for river crossing
  • Temple Guest House
  • Meditation Hall
  • Special Puja Booking counter
  • Guide Services available
  • Wheelchair accessibility