Omkareshwar Jyotirlinga: Where Lord Shiva rests beside the Sacred Narmada

August 3, 2026 2:14 PM

Omkareshwar Jyotirlinga: Where Lord Shiva rests beside the Sacred Narmada

The spiritual significance of Omkareshwar is described in ancient Hindu scriptures such as the Skanda Purana, Shiva Purana, and Vayu Purana. Located on the northern bank of the Narmada River in Madhya Pradesh, about 77 kilometres from Indore, Omkareshwar is the only Jyotirlinga situated on the river's northern bank. According to sacred texts, Lord Shiva rests at Omkareshwar after completing his daily circumambulation of the three worlds. Reflecting this belief, the temple conducts special ritua...

MP CM Yadav inaugurates 5-day ‘Ekatma Parv’ at Omkareshwar, participates in Vedic rituals

April 17, 2026 2:38 PM

MP CM Yadav inaugurates 5-day ‘Ekatma Parv’ at Omkareshwar, participates in Vedic rituals

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav formally inaugurated the five-day mega cultural festival 'Ekatma Parv' at Omkareshwar, the sacred initiation site of Adi Guru Shankaracharya in Khandwa district on Friday. On this occasion, CM Yadav also honoured Dwarka Peethadheeshwar Jagadguru Shankaracharya Swami Sadanand Saraswati by presenting him with an angavastram, a garland, and a statue of Adi Guru Shankaracharya as a mark of respect. This festival will present a unique confluence of philosoph...