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Omkareshwar
Omkareshwar
4 km
Mandhata Island
12
Jyotirlingas in India
1
At Omkareshwar
3
Sacred Rivers Junction
About Omkareshwar
A pilgrim island town in the cradle of the Narmada
Omkareshwar lies on the sacred Mandhata Island, where the Narmada and Kaveri rivers meet around an island shaped like the holy syllable Om (ॐ). It is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas of Shiva — the most sacred Shiva shrines in Hindu tradition.
Pilgrims circumambulate the island on the 7-km parikrama path, with shrines, ashrams and ghats at every step. Twin shrines — Omkareshwar on the island and Mamleshwar on the mainland — are both worshipped as the Jyotirlinga.
At a Glance
Key facts and the best way to experience Omkareshwar
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Location
Khandwa District, MP — 78 km from Indore
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Famous For
Jyotirlinga shrine, Mandhata Island parikrama
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Best Season
October–March; Mahashivratri & Kartik Purnima
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Time Needed
1–2 days
Heritage & Legacy
A timeline of devotion, history and natural majesty
Vedic Era — Sacred Origin
Mentioned in the Skanda Purana and Vishnu Purana as among the holiest tirthas of central India.
Paramara Era
Local kings build the early temples on the island; the Jyotirlinga tradition is firmly established.
Holkar Patronage
In the 18th century Rani Ahilyabai Holkar funds reconstruction of the Omkareshwar and Mamleshwar shrines.
Modern Pilgrimage
Bridges, jetties and the Omkareshwar dam have transformed pilgrim access; ropeway under construction.
Adi Shankara Statue
A 108-foot bronze statue of Adi Shankaracharya was inaugurated nearby in 2023.
Top Attractions in Omkareshwar
Must-see places on your visit
Omkareshwar Jyotirlinga
The main island shrine — one of Shiva's twelve Jyotirlingas, drawing millions of pilgrims every year.
Parikrama Walk
A 7-km circular walk around Mandhata Island past 24 shrines, dharamshalas and the Sangam confluence.
Adi Shankara Statue
A 108-foot bronze statue of Adi Shankaracharya — Omkareshwar is traditionally where he received initiation.
Mamleshwar Temple
Sangam (Narmada–Kaveri)
Siddhnath Temple
24 Avatars Shrine
Kedareshwar Temple
Omkareshwar Dam
Govardhan Math
Adi Shankara Cave
How to Reach Omkareshwar
Well connected by road, rail and air across Madhya Pradesh
By Train
Nearest station is Omkareshwar Road (12 km); Indore (78 km) and Khandwa (75 km) for express trains.
By Air
Nearest airport is Indore (78 km).
By Bus / Road
Direct MP state buses from Indore, Khandwa, Ujjain and Khargone.
Places of Interest
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