Shri Omkareshwar Jyotirlinga Temple

• The Omkareshwar Jyotirlinga Temple is one of the holiest shrines in India and one of the 12 treasured Jyotirlingas in the country. 
• This is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva and is located on the island of Mandhata. 
• Mandhata Island has its shape resembling the sacred symbol of ‘Om’ which makes this island even more divine. 
• This temple features Nagara style of architecture, complete with elaborate frescos and intricate carvings. 
• The beautiful balconies and column carvings of varied shapes add to the visual appeal of the temple. Apart from Lord Shiva, the deities Ganesha, Annapoorna, Narmada, Krishna and Shani are also worshipped here. 
• The Jyotirlinga is naturally installed on the ground floor of the five-storey temple and is always partially immersed in water. 
• Legend has it that King Mandhata of the Ishvaku clan, an ancestor of Ram, worshipped Shiva here till the Lord manifested himself as a Jyotirlinga.