Omkareshwar Temple, Omkareshwar, Madhya Pradesh
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Omkareshwar Temple Timings

Published darshan hours for Omkareshwar Temple vary; see the timings below and reconfirm with the temple before visiting.

Lord Shiva as Omkareshwar (Lord of Omkara) · Omkareshwar, Madhya Pradesh

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Omkareshwar Temple stands in Omkareshwar, Madhya Pradesh, is a shrine to Lord Shiva as Omkareshwar (Lord of Omkara). It is also known as Shri Omkareshwar Jyotirlinga.

One of the twelve revered Jyotirlingas and among the most sacred Shiva shrines in India; the island's natural 'Om' shape and its setting between the Narmada and Kaveri rivers add to its spiritual importance. Omkareshwar is the fourth of the twelve Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva, situated on Mandhata island in the Narmada River in Madhya Pradesh, about 77 km from Indore.

Madhya Pradesh carries a distinct temple identity of its own: The heart of India, home to two of the twelve Jyotirlingas, the UNESCO-listed temples of Khajuraho, and the hilltop Shakti shrine of Maihar.

Darshan hours and daily worship

Published sources do not give a single clean daily window for this temple; see the notes below for what is documented.

Per the official temple website's own Time Table (shriomkareshwar.org, repeated identically on its Schedules, FAQ and Shighra Darshan pages). Darshan is closed before 5:00 AM, after 10:30 PM, and during the Aarti/Bhog/Shringar changeover periods; times may vary during festivals. One minor internal inconsistency was found on the official site: the prose paragraph on the Schedules page gives 4:00-4:15 PM for Sayamkalin Shringar and 4:15 PM onward for Shringar Darshan, while the site's own repeated table (on three separate pages) gives 4:00-4:30 PM and 4:30 PM onward; the table version, being consistent across pages, was used here. A FAQ answer describing 'Shayan Shringar Darshan 8:30-9:35 PM, currently closed due to COVID-19' appears to be stale leftover content and was not used, since it conflicts with the actively-maintained Time Table's 9:30 PM Shayan Aarti / 10:00-10:30 PM Shayan Darshan, which is repeated consistently elsewhere on the same site.

Poojas and daily rituals

Mangal Aarti (4:30 AM), Shayan Aarti (9:30 PM); special rituals include Jalabhishek, Panchamrit Puja, Laghu and Maha Rudrabhishek, and Narmada Aarti/Pujan

Daily aarti and pooja schedule

RitualTime
Mangal Aarti and Naivedya Bhog4:30 AM - 5:00 AM
Mangal Darshan begins5:00 AM
Madhyanha Bhog12:20 PM - 1:15 PM
Madhyanha Darshan begins1:15 PM
Sayamkalin Shringar4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Shringar Darshan begins4:30 PM
Shayan Aarti9:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Shayan Darshan (final darshan of the day)10:00 PM - 10:30 PM
Weekly or monthly auspicious daysMondays (Somwar) are especially auspicious, with a Somwar Sawari Pujan
Signature annual eventsMaha Shivratri and Narmada-related observances

Festivals and special-day timings

Regular darshan hours are usually extended, or set aside entirely, on these dates.

FestivalPeriodWhat happens
Maha ShivratriFebruary-MarchMajor Shiva festival with large crowds at the temple.
Kartik / Diwali periodOctober-NovemberThe temple can be crowded around Diwali and other Hindu festivals.

History and architecture

Built or establishedAncient Jyotirlinga shrine of great antiquity

Architecture

Temple situated on the sacred island of Mandhata, which is shaped like the 'Om' symbol, on the northern bank of the Narmada River

History

Omkareshwar is the fourth of the twelve Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva, situated on Mandhata island in the Narmada River in Madhya Pradesh, about 77 km from Indore. The name Omkareshwar means the Lord of Omkara. According to tradition the site is linked to a devotee's worship of Shiva who appeared here in the form of Omkareshwar.

Planning your visit

Entry feeGeneral (Mangal) darshan free, no booking required. A paid Shighra Darshan ticket (₹300 per person, same-day booking, valid for one 2-hour slot) is available on the official site for faster entry during crowded periods.
Dress codeNo strict dress code, but modest attire is expected
Best time to visitOctober to February for pleasant weather (peak season); March to June is moderate and quieter; the temple can be crowded on Diwali and Maha Shivratri
Nearby24 Avatars group of temples, the ghats of Omkareshwar (Nagar Ghat, Brahmpuri Ghat), and onward Ujjain and Indore

Darshan types and fees

TypePriceNotes
Mangal/General DarshanFreeNo booking required, per the official site's FAQ
Shighra Darshan₹300 per person2-hour time slot, same-day booking only, booked via the official website; each additional person in the same booking is an extra ₹300

How to reach

Nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, Indore. Nearest railway station is Omkareshwar Road. Well connected by road/bus; Ujjain is about 100 km and Indore about 77 km away.

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Where this information comes from

Confidence: High. Full ritual schedule re-confirmed directly on the live official Shri Omkareshwar Mandir Trust website across three separate pages, and a genuine paid darshan tier with an exact, currently-live price (₹300 Shighra Darshan) was found on the site's own booking page, something the previous entry did not have.

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Frequently asked questions about Omkareshwar Temple

What is the timing of Omkareshwar Temple?

Published darshan hours for Omkareshwar Temple vary; see the timings below and reconfirm with the temple before visiting. Per the official temple website's own Time Table (shriomkareshwar.org, repeated identically on its Schedules, FAQ and Shighra Darshan pages). Darshan is closed before 5:00 AM, after 10:30 PM, and during the Aarti/Bhog/Shringar changeover periods; times may vary during festivals. One minor internal inconsistency was found on the official site: the prose paragraph on the Schedules page gives 4:00-4:15 PM for Sayamkalin Shringar and 4:15 PM onward for Shringar Darshan, while the site's own repeated table (on three separate pages) gives 4:00-4:30 PM and 4:30 PM onward; the table version, being consistent across pages, was used here. A FAQ answer describing 'Shayan Shringar Darshan 8:30-9:35 PM, currently closed due to COVID-19' appears to be stale leftover content and was not used, since it conflicts with the actively-maintained Time Table's 9:30 PM Shayan Aarti / 10:00-10:30 PM Shayan Darshan, which is repeated consistently elsewhere on the same site.

Is there an entry fee at Omkareshwar Temple?

General (Mangal) darshan free, no booking required. A paid Shighra Darshan ticket (₹300 per person, same-day booking, valid for one 2-hour slot) is available on the official site for faster entry during crowded periods.

What is the dress code at Omkareshwar Temple?

No strict dress code, but modest attire is expected

Is there a paid or VIP darshan option at Omkareshwar Temple?

Yes. Mangal/General Darshan: Free; Shighra Darshan: ₹300 per person.

What is the daily aarti and pooja schedule at Omkareshwar Temple?

Mangal Aarti and Naivedya Bhog at 4:30 AM - 5:00 AM, Mangal Darshan begins at 5:00 AM, Madhyanha Bhog at 12:20 PM - 1:15 PM, Madhyanha Darshan begins at 1:15 PM, Sayamkalin Shringar at 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM, Shringar Darshan begins at 4:30 PM, Shayan Aarti at 9:30 PM - 10:00 PM, Shayan Darshan (final darshan of the day) at 10:00 PM - 10:30 PM.

Which festivals are celebrated at Omkareshwar Temple?

The main ones documented for this temple are Maha Shivratri, Kartik / Diwali period. See the festival table above for dates and what each involves.

What is the best time to visit Omkareshwar Temple?

October to February for pleasant weather (peak season); March to June is moderate and quieter; the temple can be crowded on Diwali and Maha Shivratri

How do I reach Omkareshwar Temple?

Nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, Indore. Nearest railway station is Omkareshwar Road. Well connected by road/bus; Ujjain is about 100 km and Indore about 77 km away.

Who is the presiding deity at Omkareshwar Temple?

Lord Shiva as Omkareshwar (Lord of Omkara)

How reliable is the information on this Omkareshwar Temple page?

This listing's confidence is rated high. Full ritual schedule re-confirmed directly on the live official Shri Omkareshwar Mandir Trust website across three separate pages, and a genuine paid darshan tier with an exact, currently-live price (₹300 Shighra Darshan) was found on the site's own booking page, something the previous entry did not have.