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Shree Kshetra Bhimashankar Trust

Shree Kshetra Bhimashankar Trust

Daily Pooja / Program

TimeProgram
at 05:00 amTemple Opens
05:00 am – 05:30 amWorship
05:30 am - 12:00 noonDarshan and Abhishekam
12:00 pm - 12:20 pmNaivedyam puja (offering)
12:20 pm - 02:45 pmDarshan and Abhishekam
02:45 PM – 03:20 PMWorship
03:20 pm – 07:30 pmDev Darshan
07:30 PM – 08:00 PMWorship
08:00 PM – 09:30 PMDev Darshan
09:30 pmTemple Closes

Apart from the regular puja, the Sansthan during the following dates and festivals
Mahaposhakha, Mahaarti and Palkhi ceremony of Shri is celebrated.

DateFestivalMaha PoshakMahaartiLord's Palanquin
Chaitra Shu. 1Brahmadhwaj Puja, Gudhi Padwa, Panchang Reading3 PM7:30 PM~
Chaitra Shu. 2Akhand Harinam Week and Sanat Jaladharaya Rudrabhishek~~~
Chaitra Kr.9
Chaitra Vaidya Navami		There is no entry into the temple premises after 11 am on the occasion of Akhand Harinam Week and Rudra Swahakar.3 PM7:30 PM7:30 PM
Baisakh Sh. 3Akshaya Tritiya3 PM7:30 PM~
Ashwin Shu.10Vijayadashami (Dussehra)
Flag Worship, Flag Hoisting, Shree Ki Palki		3 PM7:30 PM4:30 PM
Ashwin Shu.13Dhantrayodashi3 PM7:30 PM~
Ashwin Kr.14Naraka Chaturdashi3 PM7:30 PM~
Ashwin AmavasyaLakshmi Pujan3 PM7:30 PM~
Kartik Shu.1Balipratipada / Diwali / Padwa3 PM7:30 PM~
Kartik Shu.2Bhaubeej (Bhaiduj)3 PM7:30 PM~
Kartik PurnimaTripurari Poornima12 PM7:30 PM10 PM
Mahe - PaushMakkar Sankranti3 PM7:30 PM~
Magh Kr.13/14Maha Shivratri Yatra~7:30 PM10 PM
Falgun PurnimaHutashani (Holi) Purnima3 PM7:30 PM~
Phalgun Kr. 1Dhuli vandan3 PM7:30 PM~
Phalgun Kr. 5Rangpanchami3 PM7:30 PM~
Tripurari PoornimaTimeProgram
Vaikunth Chaturdashi12:00 PMMahapuja by carrying tulsipatra to Sri along with Brahmvrindas
~5:00 AM to 12:00 PMRegular worship
Tripurari Poornima12:00 PM to 12:30 PMAarti after Mahanaivadya Mahapuja and Mahaposhak
~8 PMMahaarti
~9:30 PMPalkhi of Kamaljadevi for Sri Kshetra Bhimashankar temple circumambulation
~After 10 PMBhimashankar Palkhi Ceremony From Bhimashankar Temple to Kokan Kada to Kamalja Temple via Piri Visit to Kamalja Devi Pradakshina and Arrival of Palkhi from Kamalja Temple to Bhimashankar Temple
~After 12:00 PMThe temple is open for darshan
Hatashani Poornima (Holi) Nitya Puja
After 3:00 pm Mahaposhakha Holika Pradeepan at sunset
First Holika Pradipan in front of Kamaljadevi temple along with Brahmavrinda, Guruva Pujari and Villagers.
Konkankada Holika Pradipan
Holika Pradipan in front of Shri Bhimashankar Temple
Gramastha Holika Pradipan
Maha aarti at 7:30 PM
Makkar Sankranti
On the day of Bhogi, offer sesame bread, all vegetables and khichdi to Shri
Regular Worship
Mahaposakh after 3:00 PM
Maha aarti at 7:30 PM

Do's and Don'ts

Do's

  1. Before starting the Bhimashankar Pilgrimage, bow down to your Kula Devata (Kul Daiwat).
  2. Book your travel tickets and accommodation for Bhimashankar in advance.
  3. Take bath and wear clean clothes before entering the temple.
  4. Focus on Lord Shiva inside the temple.
  5. Maintain absolute silence inside the temple and chant “Om Namah Shivaya”.
  6. Respect the ancient customs and beliefs while at Bhimashankar.
  7. Respect the religious sentiments of fellow pilgrims.
  8. Follow the temple procedures and wait for your chance to see Lord.

Don'ts

  1. Do not carry too much jewelry and cash when you go to the temple.
  2. Do not wear footwear in and around the temple premises.
  3. Do not prostrate in the temple.
  4. Don't throw offerings and tirthas in the temple premises.
  5. Do not eat meat or consume alcohol or other intoxicants within the temple premises.
  6. Do not wear any head guard like helmets and hats inside the temple premises.
  7. Do not do any act of violence or harshness in the temple premises.
  8. Don't rush for darshan. Wait for your chance.
  9. Don't encourage beggars.
  10. Do not spit and disturb the temple premises.
  11. Do not carry any weapon inside the temple premises.
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