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Omkareshwara Temple  

  Madikeri , Karnataka.
FREE

  • Spiritual
    Category
    Spiritual
  • duration
    Duration
    30 - 45 Min
  • mobile_voucher
    Mobile Voucher
    Accepted
  • bird spotting
    Bird spotting
    Zone
  • parking
    Parking
    Available
  • drinking water
    Drinking water
    Available
  • staircase
    Staircase
    Available
  • baby friendly
    Couple
    Friendly
  • ExploreBees
    Baby
    Friendly
  • sitting area
    Sitting Area
    Available
  • baggage counter
    Baggage counter
    Available
  • footwear counter
    Footwear Counter
    Available
  • souvenir shop
    Souvenir shop
    Available
  • prayer room
    Prayer room
    Available
  • cctv
    Cctv
    Available

Ticket

  • free entry
    free entry
  • adult ticket
    Adult
    FREE
  • children ticket
    Children
    FREE
  • mobile camera
    Mobile Camera
    FREE
  • still camera
    still camera
    FREE
  • video camera
    Video Camera
    FREE

Description

The Omkareshwara temple in Madikeri was built by Lingarajendra II in 1820 in the Mumammadan style of architecture with a dome in the center and four turrets at four corners. Temple dedicated to Shiva, was built in the 19th century in a mix of Gothic and Islamic styles. Legend has it that the King put to death a Brahmin to fulfill his political ambitions and in order to appease the spirit of the Brahmin, the temple was built. That Brahmin became a "Brahmarakshasa" and started teasing the king with troubles. It left the king only when the king brought a "Shivalinga" from Kashi and installed it after building a temple. The shivalinga was named as "Omkareshwara" and regular rituals were performed. The bars of the windows of the temple were made of "Panchaloha" and an alphabet "lim" has been placed in between the bars

There is a pool in front of the temple with tons of fresh water fishes in it. The temple has four minarets around it and a dome in the center. The temple is Similar to a Muslim dargah with a Linga installed near the entrance door. The King inscribed the history of the temple in a copper plate which is fixed at the entrance door frame. There is a water tank in front of the temple and in the middle of the tank there is a "mantapam" connected by a causeway. There are plenty of fish in the tank which is an attraction for children.


Tips

  •  Please note that this temple closes by 12 noon, so please visit before noon.
  • best to visit the temple early in the morning i.e. before 9 A M. Only then can you enjoy the beauty and serenity of the place.
  •  Photography is not allowed here, inside the temple.
  • You have to take off your shoes and socks before entering the temple. 
  • While on a visit to the temple which is a place of worship, you are advised to come decently dressed as a mark of respect.
  • Shorts, skirts, 3-4ths, sleeveless not permitted inside the temple. You have to rent lungi before entering the temple If you are in shorts.

Operational Hours

January to December
Monday 06:30 AM to 12:00 PM - 05:00 PM to 08:00 PM
Tuesday 06:30 AM to 12:00 PM - 05:00 PM to 08:00 PM
Wednesday 06:30 AM to 12:00 PM - 06:30 AM to 12:00 PM
Thursday 06:30 AM to 12:00 PM - 05:00 PM to 08:00 PM
Friday 06:30 AM to 12:00 PM - 05:00 PM to 08:00 PM
Saturday 06:30 AM to 12:00 PM - 05:00 PM to 08:00 PM
Sunday 06:30 AM to 12:00 PM - 05:00 PM to 08:00 PM
Last Admission Morning 11:50 AM - evening 07:50 PM

Things to carry

  • id card
    Id card
  • camera
    camera
  • selfi stick
    Selfi stick
  • water bottle
    Water bottle
  • sunglasses
    Sunglasses
  • cap
    Cap
  • medicine
    Medicine
  • sun cream
    Sunscreen
  • power bank
    Power Bank
  • Food or Snacks
    Food or Snacks

Things Not Allowed

  • no alcohol
    alcohol
  • no footware
    Footwear
  • no weapons
    Weapons
  • no pets
    Pets
  • no skate board
    Skate board
  • no smoking
    Smoking
  • no wifi
    Wifi
  • no plastic bag
    Plastic Bag

Near By

  • atm
    ATM
    0.2 KM
  • fuel station
    Fuel Station
    0.5 KM
  • restaurant
    Restaurant
    0.2 KM
  • hospital
    Hospital
    0.6 KM
  • pharmacy
    Pharmacy
    0.5 KM
  • hotel
    Hotel
    0.2 KM
  • bus stop
    Bus Stop
    1.0 KM

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