Omkareshwar Jyotirlinga Shiv Temple Located on Mount Omkar, an island in the middle of the Narmada, the revered Hindu temple is a center of religious fanaticism. There are 12 Jyotirlinga temples in India and Omkareshwar is one of them.
Another temple called Mamleshwar on the south bank of the
Narmada is also of great importance in Dawadash Jyotrlinga Strotra "Omkar
Mamleshwaram" appears as a Jyotrlinga in Omkareshwar Mamleshwar Temple.
Ancient name of Amleshwar is 'Amareshwar'.
Most visitors consider both the temples as holy Jyotrlingas
and visit them. (Because these temples are not far away).
Pujas of Omkareshwar Jyotirlinga
Some of the Omkareshwar Temple Siva and Pujas are as
follows:
Maha Rudrabhishek: This Abhishekam is performed by reciting
Rigveda, Samveda, Yajurveda and Atharva Veda in front of the Linga.
Laghu Rudrabhishekham: Devotees believe that by doing this
Pooja one can overcome problems related to health and wealth.
Narmada Aarti: Every evening Maha Aarti is held on the banks
of Narmada river and it is a great sight to see.
Bhagvan Bhog: Devotees offer Naivdyam Bog to Lord Shiva
every evening during this season. Buhog (food) is made from pureed cabbage,
sugar and rice.
Mundan: Devotees can perform Mundan for a nominal
fee.
How to reach Omkareshwar Jyotirlinga
By Air
The nearest airport is Indore (75 km away) which is
connected by regular flights from all over India. Indore has direct flights
from Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, Ahmedabad and metro cities. Almost all airlines
operate in Indore.
By Train
The nearest railhead is Omkareshwar (Morthaka) Road, 12 km
on the Ratlam Khandawa section of the Western Railway, this track is currently
closed to traffic. It is expected to be ready for wider scale by the end of
2018.
By Road
Omkareshwar Jyotirlinga is connected with Indore Khandawa and Ujjain by regular bus service.
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