Omkareshwar Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva, located in Mandhata, nearby Khandwa city in Khandwa district of the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. It is one of the 12 revered Jyotirlinga shrines of Shiva. It is on an island called Mandhata, near Khandwa city in the Narmada River at Khandwa district in Madhya Pradesh, India; the shape of the island is said to be like the Devanagari ॐ symbol.
State: Madhya Pradesh
Ideal Duration: 2-3 Days
October, November, December, February, March
October to March offers the most comfortable weather for temple visits and walking around the ghats. Summers can be very hot with little shade near the river.
The nearest airport is in Indore, about 75-80 km away (roughly 2 hours by road). Omkareshwar Road railway station is about 12 km from the town, while Khandwa Junction offers wider rail connections.
A half-day to full day is typically enough to visit the main temple, cross to the island, and see the ghats, though pilgrims undertaking rituals may stay longer.
It requires a moderate amount of walking, including crossing a bridge and navigating some steps and uneven ghat surfaces, so travelers with limited mobility should plan for assistance or a slower pace.
Yes, Mandhata island in the Narmada River, where the main Jyotirlinga temple stands, is popularly said to resemble the shape of the Hindu 'Om' symbol, which is central to the town's spiritual significance.