Omkar Mandhata Temple

Location

One of the holiest shrines in the entire subcontinent itself, Shri Omkar Mandhata Temple houses one among the twelve jyothirlingas in India. Prettily situated in the confluence of Narmada and Kaveri rivers this temple enshrines nagara style architecture with lovely frescos and carvings. Flanked by beautiful balconies with engraved columns of distinct shapes this temple presents an elegant and dazzling appeal.

A sacred shrine that found its place in the puranas carries spectacular legends that entice the devotees of Lord Shiva. Shivalinga in the temple is believed to be swayambhoo and so powerful. Shivalingam in the temple is not affixed to the cupola and it is always encircled by water. Devotees who circumambulate the holy shrine is supposed get divine blessings.

Apart from Lord Shiva, the temple premises holds shrines of Annapoorna and Lord Ganesha.

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