Omkareshwar Jyotirlinga Temple
The Jyotirlinga on the sacred Om-shaped island
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About Omkareshwar Jyotirlinga Temple
Set on the Mandhata island in the Narmada river, shaped like the sacred syllable Om, Omkareshwar is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas. The serene riverine setting, reached by boat or footbridge, makes the darshan of Lord Omkareshwar a deeply tranquil experience.
Aarti Timings
- Mangala Aarti05:30
- Madhyahn Aarti12:25
- Shayan Aarti20:30
Timings are indicative and may change on festival days.
Festivals & Sacred Days
Maha Shivaratri
February–MarchA grand fair and night-long worship fill the island as pilgrims throng for the darshan of the Jyotirlinga.
Kartik Purnima
NovemberDevotees bathe in the Narmada and offer lamps along the ghats of the holy island.
Narmada Jayanti
January–FebruaryThe birth of the Narmada is celebrated with river worship and processions around the island.
Poojas & Sevas
Rudrabhishek
Abhishek of the Omkareshwar Jyotirlinga with Narmada water, milk and bilva, invoking Shiva's grace.
Laghurudra
Recitation of the Rudra eleven times by temple priests for prosperity and the removal of obstacles.
Bhasma Aarti
Sacred ash worship of the Jyotirlinga performed in the early morning hours.
Travel Guide
Address
Shri Omkareshwar Jyotirlinga, Mandhata, Khandwa District, Madhya Pradesh 450554
Nearest Airport
Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, Indore (77 km)
Nearest Railway
Omkareshwar Road Railway Station (12 km) · Indore (77 km)
Best Season
October to March, when the weather is cool and the river is calm.
Dress Code
Modest traditional dress. Remove footwear before crossing to the sanctum.
How to reach
Regular buses and taxis from Indore and Khandwa. From the town, a footbridge or boat crosses the Narmada to the island temple.
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