Pune, 27 Dec (HS): Shreekshetra

Bhimashankar Temple will remain closed for the devotees for three months from

January 9, 2026, except during Mahashivratri celebrations. The decision has

been taken by the Temple Trust for completing the repair works and security

reasons.

The

Maharashtra Government has approved the special development plan for the

Bhimashankar Temple, which is one of the 12 Jyotirlinga. A meeting of the Temple

Trust, shop owners in the area and local residents was held on December 23,

after which the decision to close the premises for the devotees was taken. The

devotees will be allowed to visit the temple during the Mahashivratri

celebrations from February 12 to 18, 2026.

The

devotees during the Simhasth Kumbhamela in Nashik, will visit Bhimashankar

Tample. The facilities will be developed under the government development plan

for the devotees before the Kumbhamela.

The daily

rituals (Puja), however, will be performed daily. Only the PWD employees,

construction workers and machinery and villagers will be allowed to enter the

region.

The local

administration has appealed to the devotees and other visitors to cooperate.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Ajay Vasant Mardikar