Omkareshwara temple,Madikeri,Coorg
The Omkareshwara temple was established in 1820 by Lingarajendra II with Muhemmadan Style architecture,which featured a centre dome and four corners with turrets.Temple
dedicated to Lord Shiva,Temple 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 perfomed.The bars of the windows
of the temple were made of “panchaloha” and an alphabet “lim”has been placed in
between the bars.
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.The annual teppotstsava or Boat festival is a memorable event.
Pooja Timing: Morning 6:00 am to12:00pm, Evening pm to 8:00pm.
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