Omkareshwar Jyotirling — on Mandhata island in Narmada river, Madhya Pradesh. 4th of 12 jyotirlings. Island shaped like "Om" symbol.
Two jyotirlings here: Omkareshwar (on island) and Amareshwar (south bank). Some shastras consider Amareshwar primary.
✦ Mythology
Vindhya hill did Shiva tapasya.
Shiva appeared. Vindhya asked jyotirling boon.
Devas asked manifestation in "Om" form.
Shiva established as jyotirling. "Om"-shape island formed in Narmada.
✦ Darshan
Hours: 5:00 AM — 9:30 PM.
Mangal Aarti: 5 AM. Bhog: 12:30 PM.
Sandhya: 7 PM. Shayan: 9:30 PM.
Sarva: free. VIP/abhishek: ₹250-1500.
✦ Access
Indore: 80 km (2 hr).
Ujjain: 140 km.
Nearest rail: Omkareshwar Road (12 km).
Airport: Indore.
Narmada boat for darshan.
✦ Parikrama
Om-island parikrama: 7 km, 3-4 hr.
Part of Narmada-parikrama.
Cross river for Amareshwar.
Many old temples on route.
📚Sources & References
Content in this article is verified against the following classical and modern authoritative sources. Readers may independently verify against the original sources.
- ▪Surya Siddhanta — classical Sanskrit astronomical text (~5th century CE)
- ▪Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra — foundational text on Vedic astrology by Maharishi Parashara
- ▪Muhurta Chintamani by Ram Daivajna (16th century) — standard reference for muhurat selection
- ▪Astronomical Algorithms by Jean Meeus (Willmann-Bell, 1998) — basis for all astronomical computations on this site
- ▪Lahiri Ayanamsa — standard sidereal reference adopted by the Indian Calendar Reform Committee (1955)
✦ Frequently Asked Questions
Visit both Omkareshwar & Amareshwar?▼
Yes for complete darshan. Amareshwar on parikrama path.
During monsoon?▼
Jul-Sep Narmada in flood. Boat limited. Oct-Jun best.
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