Omkareshwar Temple

About Omkareshwar Temple

The Omkareshwar Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to the god Shiva. It is located in Omkareshwar, Madhya Pradesh, India. The temple is situated on the banks of the Narmada River. It is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas, the holiest shrines of Shiva. The temple was built in the 9th century by the Paramara king Munja. It was renovated in the 14th century by the Malwa king Muhammad Shah. The temple is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.