Ujjain to Omkareshwar

The Jyotirlinga of Omkareshwar is located in Madhya Pradesh along the banks of the Narmada River. The eminent ‘Shikhara of Omkareshwar’ stands tall and proud in the sky as if overlooking the entire earth. The temple is mentioned in sacred Hindu texts like the Vedas and Puranas. The island of Omkareshwar has a total of 6 pilgrimages and 33 deities making it a must-visit place for spiritual seekers.

A symbolic manifestation of “Om” formed by the curves of Narmada makes the sacred site even more ethereal. Omkareshwar is an epitome of the years-old Hindu traditions and timeless religious influence of Shiva on his devotees. This temple is the only place where Lord Shiva appeared in an Omkara Swaroopa.

The religious importance of Omkareshwar finds mention in the Skanda Purana, the Shiv Purana, and the Vayu Purana. It is believed that whoever worships Omkareshwar with an unshakeable faith in Mahadev will attain respite from all the evils present on earth.omkareshwar islandMany couples visit Omkareshwar temple and perform various rituals to get healthy offspring’s and lifelong happiness in blessings from Bholenath (Lord Shiva). According to the temple priests, if you do a Parikrama (circle around) of the temple, it will lead you to a promising future in life and Moksha (salvation) after death.

Unique Facts About the Omkareshwar Temple

Omkareswar island on which the temple is situated has two lofty mountains, and a valley divides the island creating a shape of “Om” (sacred Hindu symbol)

Worshippers believe that Lord Shiva himself visits the temple every night to sleep and that is why the Shayan Aarti is performed.

Many Hindu saints believe that worshipping the Omkareswar Jyotirlinga is equal to worshipping Panch Kedars and Kedarnath (famous Hindu pilgrimages).

Archeologists claim that the Jyotirlinga was originally inside a small ancient temple surrounding which a larger complex was built.