Coorg
Omkareshwara Temple
Open Time : 6:30 AM to 12:00 PM; 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Entry : free
Address : Omkareshwara temple, Temple Road, Stuart Hill, Madikeri, Karnataka, India
Phone : +91 97315 75123
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Why to visit Omkareshwara Temple
One of the twelve Jyotirlinga temples of Shiva found across the nation, the temple is devoted to Lord Shiva. It is thought that in order to prevent damage under Tipu Sultan's control, it was changed to have a Mohammedan aspect.
Things to see inside the Omkareshwara Temple:
- Omkareshwar Temple, Coorg, unlike every other Hindu temple in India, lacks a spacious hall with pillars and the idol of the deity in the middle.
- There is, however, a huge central dome that resembles mosques and dargas in Islam.
- A water tank is also located on the temple grounds. Visitors adore taking pictures of the tank's cute small fish since it is filled with them.
History of the Omkareshwara Temple:
According to a legend, King Mandhata of Ikshvaku utilised the location of the Omkareshwara Temple to carry out his penance for his austerities against Lord Shiva; as a result, the mountain on which the temple is situated is also known as Mandhata.
The following is the Omkareshwara Temple's daily puja schedule:
- 6:30 to 6:45 AM - Abhishek
- 7:00 AM - Ganga Pooja
- 12:00 PM - Maha Pooja
- 8:00 PM - Maha Pooja
Opening Hours: From Monday to Sunday, the temple is open from 6.30am to 12pm in the morning and from 5pm to 8pm in the evening.
Entry Charge: Both visitors and locals are not required to pay a fee to enter the temple.
Distance: The temple is in Madikeri, the Coorg capital, which is some distance away.
FAQ on Omkareshwara Temple
How to reach Omkareshwara Temple?
Travelers can choose between private or public buses to go to Madikeri by road from major cities like Bangalore, Mangalore, Virajpet, or Mysore. Madikeri may be reached by automobile or cab on the road in around 5 hours and 30 minutes from Bangalore and in about 3 hours from Mangalore and Mysore. There isn't a station specific to Madikeri. If taking the train, the best places to get off are Mysore, Hassan, Kasargod, or Kannaur. Direct buses to Madikeri are accessible from this location.
When is the best time to visit Omkareshwara Temple?
The monsoon season, which lasts from July to September, is the ideal time to visit Omkareshwara Temple because it is neither too hot nor too cold.
What restaurants are near Omkareshwara Temple?
Restaurants near Omkareshwara Temple: (0.14 km) East End Hotel (0.08 km) Freemans Family Restaurant (0.08 km) Belli's
What hotels are near Omkareshwara Temple?
Hotels near Omkareshwara Temple: (0.10 km) Coffee Cottage Home Stay (0.11 km) Daisy Bank Heritage Inn (0.09 km) Hotel Caveri Inn
Special Tip
Devotees can park their cars in the temple's dedicated parking area while they are there. Within the temple complex, photography is not permitted. Every full moon day of the month, there is a Satyanarayana Pooja. At the Kote Ganapathi temple, a Ganahoma is also performed on the first Tuesday of each month which can be a best time to visit
By Abhilasha Prasad
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