Pandit Brijesh Dixit

Maha Rudrabhishek is a ritual dedicated to Lord Shiva and performed to get rid of the negative effects of planet Saturn. Lord Shiva is known as the supreme power. Hindus believe his powers of destruction and recreation are used even now to destroy the illusions and imperfections of this world, paving the way for beneficial change. To gain blessings from Lord Shiva the most known puja is Rudrabhishek, from this puja, we can feel close to our beloved Lord Shiva. In Omkareshwar, performing this puja is beneficial.

Laghu Rudra Abhishek is a ritual done for worshipping Lord Shiva where chanting of mantras is done. In this ritual, Panchamrut (milk, curd, honey, ghee and sugar), is offered to the Shivling. This offering represents the devotees' devotion to Shivji. Performing this puja in Omkareshwar is very beneficial.

In India, there are 12 Jyotirling and Omkareshwar is one of them and another Temple is Mamleshwar Temple. Both temples are considered as equally sacred Jyotirlingas. The Omkareshwar Temple is located on the "Om" shaped island in the Narmada River in Madhya Pradesh. It is believed that the Omkareshwar Temple is Svaymbhu Temple. The name "Omkareshwar" originated from the Sanskrit word Om and Kara means Lord.