Omkareshwar Jyotirlinga
ओंकारेश्वर ज्योतिर्लिंग
A sacred Jyotirlinga site on Mandhata Island, shaped like the sacred syllable "Om" in the Narmada River. Visitors cross by suspension bridge or boat to reach the island, with spectacular river views.
Omkareshwar is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas. Its temple stands on Mandhata Island in the Narmada River, and the island is said to resemble the Sanskrit syllable "Om." Pilgrims reach the island on a suspension bridge from the opposite bank or by small boat. They queue to enter the sanctum and worship the Shiva lingam. Along the riverbank are many ghats and small shrines, and you can walk around the island in a pilgrimage circuit of about 7 km. The queues during festivals are long, so consider buying a fast-track ticket. It is about 77 km from Indore, roughly a 2-hour drive. It is often visited together with the Mamleshwar Temple.
Opening hours
About 05:00–22:00
Nearby sights
- Omkareshwar Palace (Raja Mandhata Palace)
- Narmada Ghats & Boat Ride
- Mamleshwar Temple
- Mandhata Island Parikrama
- Siddhanath Temple
- Gauri Somnath Temple
- Statue of Oneness (Ekatma Dham)
- Omkareshwar Dam