Jai Sriman Narayana !!
Jaya Jaya Sankara Hara Hara Sankara !!
Omkareshwar is one of Dwadasha (twelve) Jyothir Linga Temple located 77 km south of Indore, Madhya Pradesh. This temple is situated 2o kilometer from Mortakka, Madhya Pradesh, on the convergent point of river Narmada and Kaveri.
Shiva Puranam describes the glory of Lord Omkareshwara and Lord Amareshwar. This temple is closely linked with the legends from sacred Puranas. The legend has that King Ambarisha and Muchukunda from the Sun Dynasty in the lineage of King Mandata – Ikshvaku dynasty, underwent severe penance and pleased Lord Shiva in this place. They also observed severe austerities and performed several Yagnas.
Maharishi Narada visited Mount Vindyachala and praised the glory of Mount Meru. At this, Mount Vindyachala disappointed and prayed to Lord Shiva, in order to attain fame and glory as Mount Meru. Lord Shiva blessed Mount Vindyachala with His presence as Lord Omkareshwar & Lord Amareshwar in this place and provided with a boon to grow to the size unimaginable without making any hindrance. Immediately, after receiving the boon Mount Vindyachala started to grow bigger and bigger in size, also caused disturbance to Lord Surya and Lord Chandra. Finally, Sage Agastya intervened and arrested its growth.
The Omkareshwar Temple was built in Nagara style. There are shrines for Lord Ganesha and Goddess Annapurna. The presiding deity Lord Omkareshwar is worshipped in the form of a self-manifested Linga surrounded by water.
Jaya Jaya Sankara Hara Hara Sankara !!
Jai Sriman Narayana !!
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