Omkareshwara Temple

Omkareshwara Temple'

Built in 1820 Omkareshwara Temple is one of the oldest structures in Coorg. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. The style of temple architecture has both Islamic and Gothic styles mixed in it. You can see four minars one on all corners of the temple. It is said that the temple was built by Lingarajendra to save himself from the spirit of a Brahmin, whom he had killed for his personal reasons. He brought a Shivalinga from Kashi and consecrated it here and named it Omkareshwara. There is a large tanks in front the temple. Omkareshwara Temple is situated at a distance of 1-km form Madikeri. And is easily accessible.