Omkareshwar Aarti Timings — Morning, Evening & Night Schedule 2026

The daily aarti schedule at Omkareshwar Temple is: Mangala Aarti at 4:30 AM (temple opening), Shiva Darshan begins at 5:00 AM, Panchamrit Abhishekam at 6:30 AM, Shringar Aarti (main morning) at 7:30 AM, Mahaprasad at 8:00 AM, Noon Aarti at 12:00 PM, temple closes 12:30 PM–4:00 PM, reopens 4:00 PM, Narmada Ghat Aarti at 6:30 PM, Sandhya Aarti at 7:30 PM, evening prasad at 8:00 PM, Shayan Aarti at 9:30 PM, temple closes at 10:00 PM. These timings remain consistent throughout the year with minor seasonal adjustments.

The Narmada Ghat Aarti is the most spectacular evening ritual at Omkareshwar. Held daily at 6:30 PM on the Narmada river ghats, priests perform a fire aarti (with camphor flame) while devotees release floating diyas (earthen lamps) on the sacred river. The reflection of thousands of lamps on the Narmada water, combined with the bells, conch shells, and Vedic chants, creates a deeply moving spiritual atmosphere. The Om-shaped island silhouette forms the backdrop. The ghat aarti is free to attend — simply arrive at the main ghat 15 minutes before 6:30 PM. It is the most popular daily event at Omkareshwar, drawing hundreds of devotees.

Currently, Omkareshwar Temple does not offer an official live stream of aarti ceremonies. However, several third-party YouTube channels occasionally broadcast the evening Narmada Ghat Aarti during major festivals. For festival aartis during Maha Shivaratri, Kartik Purnima, or Amavasya, some devotional TV channels and online platforms may broadcast live. The Shri Gajanan Maharaj Sansthan occasionally shares aarti recordings and festival highlights on their social media channels. For those who cannot visit in person, listening to recordings of the Rudram and Shiva Sahasranama chants from Omkareshwar is considered spiritually beneficial.

Maha Shivaratri aarti at Omkareshwar is extraordinary and unlike any other day of the year. The temple remains open for 24 continuous hours (from 4:00 AM Mahashivratri morning to 6:00 AM the next day) with continuous abhishekam and aartis. Special Rudra Abhishek is performed every hour with full Vedic ritual. The Sandhya Aarti (6:30 PM) is extended to 90 minutes with the participation of 50+ priests. Thousands of devotees chant 'Om Namah Shivaya' through the night. The Narmada Ghat Aarti is performed three times: at 6:00 PM, 9:00 PM, and midnight. The entire island and ghats are illuminated. Maha Shivaratri draws 2–3 lakh devotees, and the aarti on this night is considered to grant the maximum possible spiritual merit of any single night in the year.

The three aartis you absolutely should not miss at Omkareshwar are: (1) <strong>Narmada Ghat Aarti at 6:30 PM</strong> — the most visually spectacular, with thousands of floating diyas on the river, the Om-shaped island silhouette, and bells echoing across the water. Free to attend and available every single day. (2) <strong>Sandhya Aarti at 7:30 PM</strong> inside the temple sanctum — intimate, powerful, with camphor flame aarti performed inches from the Jyotirlinga. (3) <strong>Mangala Aarti at 4:30 AM</strong> — the first aarti of the day with minimal crowds, considered deeply meritorious. If you can only pick one, the 6:30 PM Narmada Ghat Aarti is the definitive Omkareshwar experience.

No special pass or ticket is required to attend any of the daily aartis at Omkareshwar. All aartis — Mangala Aarti (4:30 AM), Shringar Aarti (7:30 AM), Narmada Ghat Aarti (6:30 PM), Sandhya Aarti (7:30 PM), and Shayan Aarti (9:30 PM) — are free and open to all devotees. Simply arrive at the temple or ghat 10–15 minutes before the aarti time. During major festivals like Maha Shivaratri and Kartik Purnima, while no ticket is required, expect very large crowds and long queues. VIP or special seating is sometimes available through advance booking with the temple trust for major festival aartis — contact the temple office for details.

Mamleshwar Temple on the eastern bank of the Narmada follows a similar but slightly shorter schedule: Mangala Aarti at 5:00 AM (temple opening), morning darshan from 5:00 AM–12:00 PM, afternoon break 12:00–4:00 PM, evening darshan and Sandhya Aarti at 6:30–7:30 PM, and temple closes at 10:00 PM. The Mamleshwar aarti is less crowded and more intimate than the main Omkareshwar temple aarti. The Mamleshwar aarti is particularly beautiful during Kartik Purnima, when the temple is illuminated and the Narmada reflection adds to the atmosphere. Both temples are open on all major festivals, and most devotees attend the aarti at both temples on festival days.

Yes, private aarti and pooja ceremonies can be booked at Omkareshwar. Private Rudrabhishek costs approximately ₹2,501–₹5,101 and includes a dedicated priest, 108 Rudra mantra repetitions, sacred offerings, and prasad for the devotee and family. For major family events — wedding anniversaries, birthdays, housewarmings — the Maha Rudrabhishek or Chandi Havan (₹3,501–₹7,001) is recommended. Book at least 7–14 days in advance through the temple trust office. The Shri Gajanan Maharaj Sansthan (+91 80531 90691) can assist with private ceremony bookings and arrange for the devotee's accommodation during the ceremony day. On Maha Shivaratri, private bookings are accepted up to 3 months in advance.