Sri Omkareshwara Temple

Sri Omkareshwara Temple - Madikeri ( Coorg ) , Karnataka

Built in 1820 by King Lingarajendra, it’s an ancient shrine of Lord Shiva situated in the heart of Madikeri (Coorg ). The holy pond with central structure adjoining the temple and water full of colourful fishes look attractive.

Omkareswara temple at Madikeri Coorg tourism Kodagu tourism Karnataka tourism temples of Karnataka

Omkareswara temple at Madikeri Coorg tourism Kodagu tourism Karnataka tourism, temples of Karnataka. Omkareshwar Temple is Located at the heart of the Town, Omkareshwara temple was built by king Linga Rajendra II in 1820. The temple has both Islamic and Gothic styles of architecture, built around a central pool. It is said Linga Rajendra killed an honest and pious Brahmin to fulfill his political ambitions. That Brahmin became a Brahmarakshasa and started troubling the king. In order to purify himself for the killing of a Brahmin, he was advised to construct a temple to Lord Shiva. He brought a Shivalinga from Kashi, and the temple was built and named Omkareshwara. Depicting both Islamic and Gothic architecture, Omkareshwara temple was built in 1820 by Lingarajendra as a dedication to Lord Shiva.
A water tank in this temple houses many fresh water fish and adds to the beauty of this temple. Madikeri is a hill station town in Madikeri taluk in Karnataka state, India. Also known as Mercara, it is the headquarters of the district of Kodagu (also called Coorg). it is also known as the Scotland of India. Madikeri was formerly known as Muddu raja keri. Muddurajakeri which means Mudduraja's town, was named after the prominent Haleri king, Mudduraja who ruled Kodagu from 1633 to 1687. According to Puranas, Kodava is the redefined name of Krodhadesa meaning Land of Anger, said to have been inhabited by the Kodava tribe. Some historians believe that it is named after the River Cauvery. Coorg was under the Gangas rule during 9th and 10th centuries and Cholas in the 11th century followed by Hoysalas. Later Coorg was relatively independent under Haleri Rajas until British occupied the region in 1834. Coorg was a separate state before its merger with Karnataka in the year 1956. The form of the name often used in English, Mercara, is derived from Madikeri. Madikeri lies in the Western Ghats and is a popular hill station. The nearest cities are Mangaluru to the west, and Mysuru to the east. Madikeri lies on the Karnataka State Highway 88 that runs from Mangaluru to Mysuru. It is 120 km from Mysuru and 136 km from Mangaluru. From Bengaluru, the state capital of Karnataka, At a distance of 265 km from Bangalore, 117 km from Mysore, 132 km from Mangalore, 322 km from Coimbatore & 362 km from Kochi.
Coorg tourism has many interesting places such as Namdroling Monastery, Gaddige Raja's tomb, Raja Seat, Bhagamandala Temple, Mount Thavoor, Madikeri Fort , Nisargadhama ,Chelavara Falls , Kotebetta, Kote Abbey (waterfalls ), Mandalpatti, Iruppu Falls, Talacauvery, St. Mark's Church, abbey falls, Madikeri Fort, Dubare Elephant Camp and Pushpagiri and Brahmagiri Sanctuaries many more.

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