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Omkareshwar Temple

Omkareshwar, Madhya Pradesh
Ancient

One of 12 Jyotirlingas, located on an island shaped like the Om symbol in the Narmada river. Two temples — Omkareshwar and Mamleshwar — represent two Jyotirlingas.

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Details

Dynasty
Maratha
Style
Nagara
Primary Deity
Shiva (Jyotirlinga)
Languages
Hindi, Sanskrit
Scripts
Devanagari, Sanskrit

Historical Significance

Island shaped like Om symbol. One of 12 Jyotirlingas. On Narmada river

Architectural Features

Om-shaped islandNarmada riversideTwo Jyotirlinga templesBridge access