Omkareshwar temple

Shree Omkareshwar Mandir, Mandhata(Madhya Pradesh)

At the sacred confluence of the Kaveri and Narmada rivers, Bhagwan Omkareshwar, who is self-manifested, resides eternally in the city of Mandhata, also known as Shivpuri, and is the Jyotirlinga. This verse is composed by Adi Shankaracharya.

According to the Puranas, the Vindhya Mountain performed penance and worshipped Bhagwan Shiva in the form of a physical lingam, after which Bhagwan Shiva appeared and blessed the mountain, manifesting as the Pranav Lingam. It is also said that after the prayers of the gods, the lingam was divided into two parts: one became Omkareshwar and the other, Mamleshwar. 

Architecture

The main temple of Omkareshwar is constructed in North Indian architectural style with a high spire. It remains the main attraction for devotees. There is no authentic record of who built the temple or when, making its history unknown. The sanctum, built in an older architectural style, resembles a smaller temple. Its dome is made of stone layers. This small temple, located on the southern edge of the river’s deep bank, faces north, while the larger, newly constructed part of the temple faces south. This might explain why the sanctum and the main deity are not aligned directly with the main door or the top spire of the new construction.
The temple has a vast assembly hall, nearly 14 feet high, supported by 60 massive pillars. The temple has five floors, each dedicated to a different deity: Shri Omkareshwar, Shri Mahakaleshwar, Shri Siddhnath, Shri Gupteshwar, and the Flag-bearing deity at the top.

Poojan

There are three daily rituals at the temple: the morning prayer is conducted by the Trust, the afternoon prayer by the priests of the Scindia family, and the evening prayer by the priests of the Holkar family. The temple is always crowded with devotees who bathe in the Narmada River and offer water-filled containers, flowers, coconuts, and other offerings to the Bhagwan. Many devotees also perform special worship and Abhishek (ritual bathing) with priests. During festivals and fairs, the crowd is even larger.
Every Monday, a beautiful golden palanquin with a three-faced statue of Bhagwan Omkareshwar is carried in a procession, accompanied by drums and cymbals. This procession is known as the “Dola” or “Palki” and starts with worship by the riverbank, after which it proceeds through different parts of the town. This procession is especially grand during the holy month of Shravan, with devotees dancing and chanting “Om Shambhu Bhole Nath”, creating a vibrant atmosphere.

Booking for Darshan

The Shri Omkareshwar Temple Trust offers various services for devotees, including puja and abhishek rituals performed by authorized priests. Services can be booked at the temple office, reception desk, or online. Puja and jap are conducted in the Sabha Mandap, with darshan of the main Shivling and jal abhishek afterward. Each puja accommodates 2 to 5 people. Special services like Narmada Aarti, Shayan Shringar Aarti, and Naivedya Bhog are available on specific dates, while other services can be booked on weekdays.
Following are the services that the trustee of the temple offers:
  • Shiv Abhishek
  • Nivedya
  • Samanya Shringar
  • Somvar savari
  • Anna kshetra
  • Maha Mrityunjay Jap
  • Nanda Deep
  • Narmada Arti
Vishesh Darshan

During special festivals and holidays, large crowds visit the temple to worship Lord Bholenath, leading to longer waiting times for darshan. To save time and provide convenience, the temple has arranged special entry gates for darshan. A nominal fee is charged for this, and the ticket can be obtained at the counter within the temple premises. counter tickets are also available for special darshan tickets.
Special darshan tickets are only valid for the time slot booked and can be used once when darshan is open.The ticket price is Rs 300/-  only.

Accomodations

Omkareshwar offers several hotels, dharmashalas, and guest houses for devotees to stay. There are around 50 dharmashalas, most of which are newly constructed. In addition, there are several ashrams where accommodation is available.

The Shri Omkareshwar Temple Trust has established the ‘Shri Ji Vishramalaya’ for the convenience of devotees. Located near Omkar Prasadalaya and about 1 kilometer from the temple, the Vishramalaya offers a clean and comfortable community hall, toilets, and bathing facilities for both men and women. A new building with rooms for devotees is being constructed.. If you wish to contribute towards the construction of a room in memory of yourself or your loved ones, you can donate as per the details provided below. A plaque will be installed on the room with your instructions. Each room requires a donation of ₹500,000.

Shree Gajanan Maharaj sansthan offers comfortable ac rooms for pilgrims and visitors.They offers nutrition sattvic meals,including fresh fruits,vegetables , whole grains, and diary.They provide 24*7, years-round booking services ford devotees and visitors.There’s free parking facilities for visitors.This conveninent ameity ensure a hassle-free exprience .They also provide free wi-fi to visitors ,enhancuing their exprience 

Located on the top of a small hill, MPT Temple View offers the grand view of the holy Narmada and the jyotirlings temple. A 15 min walk from this hotel leads you to the temple premises. This hotel is known for its guest service, quality vegetarian food and clean ambiance. For more information you can visit their site: https://www.mptourism.co/property/mptourism-hotel-omkareshwar-temple-view
MP tourism accomodation

How to reach

Omkareshwar is located in the central part of India, near the major city of Indore, Madhya Pradesh. There are several transportation options available for reaching Omkareshwar. Devotees can travel to Omkareshwar from Indore and Khandwa by private taxi.Additionally, there is a road route from Sanawad to Omkareshwar. Travelers from Khandwa and Burhanpur can also use this route.

By Road

12km from Mortakka bus stand.

By Rail
  • 12 km from Sanawad railway station.
  • 72 km from Khandwa railway station.
By Air

77 km from Devi Ahilyabai Holkar International Airport Indore.

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