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Safety, Sanitation Concerns Surface Ahead of Shravan at Bhimashankar Temple

Safety, Sanitation Concerns Surface Ahead of Shravan at Bhimashankar Temple
EXCLUSIVE VIDEO: Safety, Sanitation Concerns Surface Ahead Of Shravan Rush At Bhimashankar Temple · freepressjournal.in

Many people visit a special temple called Bhimashankar in India to pray during a holy month called Shravan.

The temple is on a hill, and the road to get there can be very foggy.

But some things at the temple are not working properly.

Many streetlights along the road are broken, so the path can be dark and hard to see.

Some electric boxes are open and wires are showing, which can be dangerous, especially when it rains.

Some decorated poles shaped like the letters 'Om' and 'Trishul' are broken and lying on the ground.

The public bathroom near the temple does not have water and is not very clean.

There is also a lot of garbage left near the road.

Visitors and pilgrims are worried about these problems and want the local authorities to fix them.

They want everyone who visits the temple to be safe and happy.

Key facts

Temple
Bhimashankar Temple, one of Maharashtra's most important pilgrimage destinations
Location
Pune district, Maharashtra
Reported by
The Free Press Journal (FPJ)
Road lighting issue
Streetlights from check post to temple damaged or non-functional; dense fog reduces visibility
Electrical hazard
Open switch boxes exposing live electrical wiring along the route
Public toilet
Operational but without regular water supply; premises unclean
Waste management
Garbage sacks dumped beside the roadside; some waste lying in the open
Expected footfall
Lakhs of devotees during the Shravan month

Quotes

Ramesh Sharma

Devotee from Indore

“It is painful to see damaged Om- and Trishul‑shaped poles lying on the ground. These symbols hold religious significance and should be treated with respect. Although the authorities have replaced them, leaving the old poles on the ground and near drains is unacceptable. They should be placed appropriately.”
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“The open electrical switch boxes are dangerous. There are children, elderly people and thousands of pilgrims walking on this route. The authorities should repair them immediately. It is a clear invitation for an accident.”
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