Sri Omkareswara Temple (Madikeri)

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Omkareshwara temple was built by Lingarajendra in 1820. It is located very near to the heart of the Madikeri. The temple has both Islamic and Gothic style of architecture. There is a tank in front of the temple and a footpath leading to a small "Mantap".
It is said Lingarajendra killed an honest and pious Brahmin to fulfill his political ambitions. That Brahmin became a "Brahmarakshasa" and started troubling the king.In order to purify himself for the killing of a "Brahmin", he was suggested to construct Lord Shiva temple.He brought a Shivalinga from Kashi and the temple was Built and is Named as "Omkareshwara".

The bars of the windows of the temple were made of Panchaloha and an alphabet lim has been placed in between the bars.