Omkareshwara Temple

Omkareshwara Temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva that was built by Linga Rajendra II in 1820. With central dome and four turrets at the corners, this temple reflects the Muhammadan style of architecture. According to the local belief, the king killed a Brahmin in order to fulfil his political ambitions. After the death of the Brahmin, the king built this temple to appease his spirit.

However, the Brahmin became a ‘Brahmarakshasa’ and kept bothering the king until he installed a ‘Shivalinga’ in the temple, brought from Kashi. This Shivalinga is named as ‘Omkareshwara’ and is worshipped by people. The architecture of the temple reflects both Hindu as well as Islamic style. Windows of the temple have bars that are made of ‘Panchaloha’ and an alphabet ‘lim’ has been placed between two consecutive bars.  

Near the entrance of the temple, there is a Linga installed, similar to that of the Muslim Dargah. The history of the temple is inscribed on a copper plate, which has been fixed at the entrance door frame. Furthermore, the temple also features a water tank, which has tons of fresh water fishes in it. In the middle of the tank there is a ‘mantapa’, which is connected by a causeway.