Omkareshwar is the fourth of the twelve Jyotirlingas, on Mandhata island shaped like 'ॐ' in Maa Narmada.
The twin shrine of Mamleshwar stands on the southern bank - together honoured as the complete Jyotirlinga.
Honoured daily with abhishek of Narmada jal, bel-patra and chandan, and adorned with elaborate floral shringar.
It was here, in a Narmada cave, that young Adi Shankaracharya is believed to have met his Guru Govinda Bhagavatpada and received deeksha.
A majestic 108-feet 'Statue of Oneness' (Ekatma Dham) of Acharya Shankar as a child now graces Mandhata.
Maa Narmada, among the holiest rivers of Bharat, encircles Mandhata island; devotees take a holy dip before darshan.
At dusk the ghats glow with the Narmada aarti, as countless deepaks are set afloat upon her waters.
Pilgrims walk the ~7 km parikrama of Mandhata island, past ancient temples, ghats and monuments.
Along the way lie revered shrines, carved monuments and quiet ghats - each step a darshan.
The grandest night of Shiva - night-long abhishek and bhajan.
Shiva's holy month - kanwar yatris and Somwar sawari.
Maa Narmada's birth celebration and the sacred full-moon snan.
Beyond the main Jyotirlinga, the island holds many revered shrines.
The twin shrine on the southern bank, worshipped by Ahilyabai Holkar.
An ancient temple with a tall, revered Shivling on Mandhata parvat.
Magnificent old temples and carvings along the parikrama path.
Pilgrims take a holy dip, offer deep-daan and witness the Narmada aarti.
Two bridges connect the mainland to Mandhata island for pilgrims.
A major hydro-electric project on Maa Narmada near the dham.
Ahilyabai Holkar's historic Narmada town of ghats, fort and weaves.
The romantic hill-fort city of palaces and monsoon beauty.
City of Shri Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga - a continuation of the Shiva yatra.
The nearest major city and airport, gateway to Omkareshwar.
District headquarters and a key railway junction near the dham.
The serene river confluence and ghats around the island.
Let the Acharya perform abhishek and anushthan for you at this sacred dham.
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