Omkareshwar: The Island of Om
Omkareshwar is unique among the Jyotirlingas because it is situated on an island shaped like the sacred symbol "Om" right in the middle of the Narmada River in Madhya Pradesh.
The Source of Narmadeshwar Shivlings
Because the Narmada River is eternally blessed by Lord Shiva, every stone found in its bed is considered sacred. These stones, smoothed by the river's currents, are called Narmadeshwar Shivlings or Bana Lingas.
As it is said: "Narmada Ka Kankar, Sab Hai Shankar" (Every pebble of the Narmada is Shiva).
When you buy an original Narmadeshwar Shivling from villages like Bakawan, you are bringing a piece of this exact same sacred geography into your home.