Omkareshwar Mahadev Mandir
Omkareshwar
Mahadeva Temple is nestled in Yamunapur near Naini in the heart of Allahabad
City. This illustrious Hindu Temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and his
manifestation- Shivlinga inside the main temple. Almost all the festivals are
celebrated with a set of rituals in this temple. The festival of Shivratri is
observed at grand scale with a great devotion and fervour. The atmosphere of
the temple provides peace to mind and heart of the devotees and the tourists. This
illustrious pilgrimage centre also arranges a fifteen days fair at the time of
Mahashivratri Parva every year. A fest (fair) has been organised by the local
devotees and the organisers to celebrate this big festival annually. Devotees
observe fast on this night and do not eat anything till night and offer fruits,
flowers and bel leaves on Shiva Linga. People believe that on this holy day
Lord Shiva was married to Parvati Maa.
