Jyotirlinga 4 of 12 · Madhya Pradesh
Omkareshwar
ओंकारेश्वर
Location: Mandhata Island, Madhya Pradesh
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.
Where to stay
MPSTDC Narmada Resort; Omkareshwar Trust dharamshalas on island.
Primary pujas performed here
- Rudrabhishek
- Laghu Rudra
- Mahamrityunjaya
- Narmada parikrama puja
What to offer: Bel patra, Narmada jal, white flowers, sandal paste
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.