Omkareshwar Temple, located on Mandhata (Om) island in the Narmada River near Khandwa in Madhya Pradesh, is one of the 12 sacred Jyotirlinga shrines dedicated to Lord Shiva . 🕉️ Significance & Legend of Omkareshwar Temple:- *The island’s shape resembles the sacred syllable “ॐ”, giving the temple its name “Omkareshwar” (Lord of Om) . *Shiva is said to have manifested as a radiant Jyotirlinga here. The island honors two forms: Omkareshwar (on the island) and Mamleshwar (on the mainland bank) . *According to legend, King Mandhata performed great penance here and Shiva blessed the place with a self-manifested lingam . 🏛️ History & Architecture of Omkareshwar Temple:- The Paramaras built the temple in the 11th century, later maintained by the Chauhans. Renovations were undertaken by Holkar queens, including Devi Ahilyabai . Constructed in the Nagara style, the temple features intricate stone carvings, a grand Sabha Mandap with 60 pillars, and multiple shrines . 🔱...
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