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Jyotirlinga 4 of 12 · Madhya Pradesh

Omkareshwar

ओंकारेश्वर

Location: Mandhata Island, Madhya Pradesh

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Darshan timings
05:00–22:00 IST
Average wait
45 mins–1.5 hours
Best season
October–March
Daily visitors
5,000–10,000 (Sawan + Shivratri 50k+)

Signature ritual

Jyotirlinga Mangala Aarti + Mamleshwar paired darshan

Time: 05:00 IST (Mangala)

Significance

Only Jyotirlinga where two lingams (Omkareshwar + Mamleshwar) together count as one. 4th in order.

Legend

Vindhya mountain meditated here; Shiva pleased, took form as Omkar (sound Om). Pairs with Mamleshwar Jyotirlinga across the river.

How to reach

Island in Narmada river shaped like Om syllable. Pedestrian bridge + boat from Khandwa side.

Nearest airport: Indore (77 km)
Nearest railway: Omkareshwar Road (OM) — 12 km

Where to stay

MPSTDC Narmada Resort; Omkareshwar Trust dharamshalas on island.

Abhishekam fee
₹501 standard; ₹1,100 Maha Rudrabhishek
VIP darshan
₹100 priority

Primary pujas performed here

  • Rudrabhishek
  • Laghu Rudra
  • Mahamrityunjaya
  • Narmada parikrama puja

What to offer: Bel patra, Narmada jal, white flowers, sandal paste

Dress code
Traditional preferred; bathing in Narmada before darshan recommended
Photo policy
Phones allowed in outer mandap, not sanctum

Modern access

Statue of Oneness (Adi Shankaracharya, 108 ft) inaugurated 2023 brought tourist surge.

Plan online from anywhere

Cannot travel? Book a remote puja with video proof at this Jyotirlinga. Or join the full 12 Jyotirlinga circuit.