The appearance of Mamaleshwar Jyotirlinga
Vindhya performed a severe penance dedicated to Lord Shiva to gain supremacy over all mountains. Witnessing this intense penance, the Gods and Rishis prayed to Lord Shiva to remain in the Vindhya region.
Lord Shiva accepted their request and stayed there in the form of a Lingam. The Omkar Lingam here is divided into two forms. The Sadashiva who resides under the Pranava is known as Omkar.
Similarly, the Jyoti, worshipped in Parthivamurthy, is called Parmeshwar or Amaleshwar Jyotirlinga, now known as Mamleshwar Jyotirlinga.
Mamleshwar Jyotirlinga Temple architecture
Mamleshwar Jyotirlinga Temple is a five-storied structure with a pagoda on each floor. Additionally, there are six more temples within the temple compound. The finest stone temple here is currently under the care of the Archaeological Department. Lord Shiva has been worshipped in the form of Partheswar Linga since the time of Goddess Ahilya Bai. The Mamleshwar Mahadev Temple is situated on the southern bank of the Narmada River, adorned with a towering flag that constantly waves. There are many temples within the Mamleshwar temple complex, all of which are protected under the patronage of the Central Archaeological Department.
Sanctum sanctorum
In the Mamleshwar Jyotirlinga temple, mantras are inscribed on the north and south walls in the outer chamber of the sanctum sanctorum. It appears that these mantras were meticulously engraved. Each word is carved with clarity, precision, and beauty. Indeed, it would be challenging to replicate such beautiful and uniform writing on paper compared to what we see on these stone walls.
Actually, it is nothing less than a mystery to us.
Many people come to the Mamleshwar jyotirlinga temple but only a few see these inscriptions, which pose profound questions.
Through these inscriptions, we encounter the powerful mantra “OM Namah Shivaya” and have read other significant texts. These inscriptions were engraved in 1063 AD. These beautiful structures have Maa Narmada Stuti; Halayud Strotra and Shiva Parvati Praise along with the Mahim mantra.
Parthiv Linga Puja at Mamleshwar Mandir
Parthiveshwar worship holds special significance at Mamleshwar Jyotirlinga. This puja can only be performed in Maheshwar, Trimbakeshwar, or Mamleshwar Mandir (in Omkareshwar). Here, Lord Shiva is worshiped as the ‘Earthly Lord’ for ages. It is said that the great devotee of Lord Shiva, Devi Ahilyabai, performed this thumb-shaped Parthiv Ling puja at Mamleshwar Jyotirlinga for years. Parthiv Shivling puja is believed to yield the merits of countless prayers and worships. Even Shree Ram is said to have performed Parthiv Shivling puja before going to war against Ravana and conquering Lanka. To gain strength beyond that of the Sun, the God of Justice, Shanidev, also performed Parthiv Shivling puja to please Lord Shiv.
There are two types of worship:
Partheswar Pujan
In Partheswar Pujan, we worship 1,325 Parthiv Shiva Lingas.Chintamani Partheswar Pujan
This puja is performed for Graha Shanti (peace of the planets). The main Shiva Linga is worshiped along with Ganesha, and the Parthiva Lingas are worshiped in the shape of the planets (Grahas)
Shiva Abhishek at Mamleshwar Jyotirlinga
Thousands of devotees come here daily and make Shiva Abhishek for peace and happiness. And many devotees worship online because of not being able to come. Here is the central consecration :
Panchamrit Abhishek & Pujan at…
Laghu Rudra Abhishek at Mamleshwar
Chintaman Partheshwar Puja at Mamleshwar
Partheshwar Puja at Mamleshwar Jyotirlinga
Jal Abhishek at Mamleshwar Jyotirlinga…
Location of Shri Mamleshwar temple
The temple of Lord Mamaleshwar Jyotirlinga is situated on the banks of Narmada in Omkareshwar – District Khandwa, Mp. It is located in Brahmapuri, one of the four Puri of Omkareshwar. Lord Shiva is enthroned as Omkareshwar on one side of his daughter Narmada and Mamaleshwar on the other.
Images of Lord Mamleshwar
