The
visit to this Shree Mamleshwar Temple, on the southern banks of the Narmada River,
Mandhata, in Madhya Pradesh, was a part of “Magnificent Madhya Pradesh Yatra - Bhopal
/ Indore / Mandu / Maheswar / Ujjain”, from Nov 23rd to Nov 29,
2025, organised by Mantra Yathra. Thanks to Mr Balaji
Davey and his team of Mantra
Yatra (website), for the excellent
arrangement and personal care.
Mamleshwar Jyotirlinga,
also known as the Amleshwar temple, is situated on the mainland on the south
bank of the Narmada. The pilgrimage to Shree Omkareshwar Jyotir Linga will not be
fulfilled without the darshan of Shree Mamleshwar. The word Mamleshwar
translates to “The Lord of Immortals. According to legends, both Mamleshwar
and Omkareshwar Jyotirlinga are believed to be manifestations of the same
sacred Shree Shiva, hence both are considered as one Jyotir Linga Temple.
Moolavar : Shree Mamleshwar
Consort : Shree Parvati
Some
of the salient features of this temple are…
The
temple faces west. The balipeedam and Rishabam are in front of the temple.
Moolavar is made out of mud and clay and covered with a mukha Linga kavasa. Ambal
Sree Parvati is on the back wall of the sanctum sanctorum. Ambal is in a
sitting posture. Shiva in the form of Tripura Samharar in one of the koshtam.
ARCHITECTURE
The
temple consists of the sanctum sanctorum and the ardha mandapam. The construction of
vimanam above the sanctum sanctorum followed the Rekha Nagara style of North
Indian architecture. The vimana was built with limestone. The pillars and
walls feature
intricate carvings of deities, floral motifs, and mythological scenes.
HISTORY
AND INSCRIPTIONS
There
is no inscriptional evidence to prove the antiquity of the temple and the King who
built it. The temple may have been reconstructed in the 18th century.
It
is said that Maharani Devi Ahilyabai Holkar of Indore, a devout patron of Hindu
temples, contributed to the renovation and preservation of the Mamleshwar
Temple during her reign in the 18th century. Her efforts ensured that the
spiritual and architectural legacy of the temple remained intact for future
generations.
Mamleshwar Bridge, which connects the island and the mainland
LEGENDS
The
Shiva Shree Omkareswarar is praised in the Skanda Purana, the Shiva Purana, and the Vayu
Purana.
As
per the legend, the Vindhya Mountain did a penance and worshipped Shiva in the
form of a physical lingam, after which Shiva appeared and blessed the mountain,
manifesting as the Pranav Lingam. It is also said that after the prayers of the
celestial gods, the lingam was divided into two parts: one became Omkareshwar
and the other, Mamleshwar. It is believed that Shiva used to take rest in this
place during the night.
According
to another legend, King Mandhata of the Ikshvaku dynasty meditated here, and Shree
Shiva appeared and blessed him. Since the island resembles “Om” or “Omkar”, Shiva is called Shree Omkareshwar.
POOJAS
AND CELEBRATIONS
Apart
from regular poojas, special poojas are conducted on Abhishek, Partheshwar,
Navagraha Shanti, Kalsarph Dosha, Narmada Pooja, Maha Mirtyunjaya, Somavar
Sawari, Shivaratri, Rudrabhishek, and Laghu Rudra, etc.
Devotees
do the 7 km parikrama of Mandhta Island for prayers.
TEMPLE
TIMINGS
The
temple will be kept open for darshan from 04.30 hrs to 21.30 hrs.
05:00
AM to 05:30 AM – Mangal Aarti
05:30
AM to 12:00 PM – Darshan
12:00
PM to 12:30 PM – Apranha Arti
12:30
PM to 07:30 PM – Darshan
07:30
PM to 08:00 PM – Sewa
08:30
PM to 10:00 PM – Darshan
10:00
PM to 05:00 AM – Temple Closed
CONTACT
DETAILS
Temple’s
website: https://shrimamleshwar.org/
The
mobile number +919926073731 may be contacted for further details.
HOW
TO REACH
The
temple is on the mainland and on the southern banks of the river Narmada.
The
temple is 77 km from Devi Ahilyabai Holkar airport at Indore, 12 km from the
Railway Station Sanawad, 72 km from the Railway Junction Khandwa, and 12 km
from the bus stand Mortakka (Regular bus services are available from Indore,
Ujjain, Khargone, and Khandwa).
LOCATION
OF THE TEMPLE: CLICK HERE
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