Archive · 11 Jan 2026
Bhimashankar Temple to Open for Mahashivratri Amid Renovation
The Bhimashankar Jyotirlinga temple in Pune is closing for three months starting January 9th for big repairs.
People were worried they couldn't visit on Mahashivratri, but the temple will open from February 12th to 18th for this special day.
The government is spending Rs.
288.17 crore to make the temple better.
They want to finish all the work before the big Kumbh Mela in 2027.
The temple will have new paths for visitors, better water, and more places to stay.
They will also fix the roads and parking areas around the temple.
Bhimashankar Jyotirlinga temple in Pune will close for three months starting January 9th for renovation.
The temple will reopen from February 12th to 18th for Mahashivratri on February 15th.
Government has sanctioned Rs. 288.17 crore for temple development, including better darshan queues, water, and accommodation.
Renovation work will be done under the guidance of the Archaeological Department without disturbing the original structure.
The development is also aimed at preparing for the 2027 Kumbh Mela in Nashik, expecting a significant increase in devotees.
- Who
- Devotees and temple management of Bhimashankar Jyotirlinga
- What
- Temple closure for renovation and reopening for Mahashivratri
- When
- Temple closed from January 9th, reopening for Mahashivratri on February 15th
- Where
- Bhimashankar Jyotirlinga temple in Pune district
- Why
- To complete renovation and development work before the 2027 Kumbh Mela
- Temple
- Bhimashankar Jyotirlinga
- Location
- Pune district
- Closure Duration
- Three months (from January 9th)
- Mahashivratri Date
- February 15th
- Open Dates for Mahashivratri
- February 12th to 18th
- Development Cost
- Rs. 288.17 crore
- Upcoming Event
- 2027 Kumbh Mela in Nashik