Sri Mahakaleshwar – Sri Omkareshwar (Madhya Pradesh)
Routing: Indore – Mahakaleshwar – Omkareshwar – Indore
Sightseeing / Excursion Trips….
Mahakaleshwar – The lingam at Mahakaleshwar is believed to be swayambhu (born of itself), deriving currents of power (Shakti) from within itself as against the other images and lingams which are ritually established and invested with mantra-shakti. The idol of Mahakaleshwar is known to be dakshinamurti, facing the South. This is a unique feature, upheld by tantric tradition to be found only in Mahakaleshwar.
Harsiddhi Temple : This temple is just 400 mtr away from the Mahakeleshwar Jyotirlinga Temple. According to Hindu mythology, this is one of the Shakti Peethas. It is also believed that Sati’s elbow fell here when the Sudarshana Chakra cut her body, according to the Daksha Yagna episode of the Hindu Tradition.
Ram Janardhan Mandir : This temple was constructed in 17th century by Raja Jai Singh. The specialities of Ram Janardhan Mandir include the 11th century sculpture of Govardhandhari Krishna and the 10th century sculpture of Vishnu as well as the 12th century idol of Trimurti.
Kala Bhairava Temple : Beliefs says, King Bhadra constructed Kala Bhairava Temple over the ruins of an old demolished temple. This temple was of great significance during the Paramar period.
Chintamani Ganapati Temple (7km) : The Goddess Riddhi and Siddhi are present on two side of Chintamani Lord Ganesh. Every Wednesday of Chaitra Month (March/April), devotees also offer special prayers to the God.
Omkareshwar – There are two main temples of Lord Shiva here – Omkareshwar (“Lord of Omkara or the Lord of the Om sound”) located in the island and one to Mamleshwar (“Immortal Lord” or “lord of the Immortals or Devas”) located on the south bank of Narmada River on the mainland.
Mahakaleshwar Temple Timings:
Morning Darshan: 05.00 am – 03.50 pm
Evening Darshan: 4.15 pm – 9.30 pm
Mangal Aarti: 5.00 am & 5.30 pm
Jalabhishek: 5.30 am & 12.25 pm
Evening Aarti: 8.20 pm & 9.05 pm
Omkareshwar Temple Timings:
Darshan: 04.00 am – 11.00 pm
Bhashma Aarti Timings: 4 am – 6 am
Aarti Timings: 7.00-7.30 am & 5.00-5.30 pm
Shree Mahakal Aarti Timings: 7 am – 7.30 am
Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga: The 4th Jyotirlinga is located in Khandwa, Mandhya Pradesh. It is on an island called Mandhata or Shivapuri in the Narmada river. The shape of the island is said to be like ॐ symbol.
Omkareshwar Jyotirlinga: The 3rd Jyotirlinga is located in the ancient city of Ujjain in the state of Madhya Pradesh. The temple is situated on the side of the holy river Shipra.
The Mahakaleshwar Lingam is said to be the largest among all other 12 jyotirlingas.