| Time | Program |
|---|---|
| 05:00 AM | The temple opens |
| 05:00 am – 05:30 am | Hindu ritual of worship |
| 05:30 AM – 12:00 PM | Darshan and Abhishek |
| 12:00 PM – 12:20 PM | Naivedyam puja (offering) |
| 12:20 PM – 02:45 PM | Darshan and Abhishek |
| 02:45 PM – 03:20 PM | Hindu ritual of worship |
| 03:20 pm – 07:30 pm | Visit |
| 07:30 PM – 08:00 PM | Hindu ritual of worship |
| 08:00 PM – 09:30 PM | Visit |
| 09:30 PM | Temple closed |
https://shreebhimashankar.com/hi/temple-schedule/
Besides the Nitya Puja,
the Mahaposha, Maharathi and Palkhi ceremony of Sansthanshree is celebrated during the below given date and festivals.
| date | Festival | Gorgeous outfit | Mahaarati | Shri’s Palanquin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chaitra Shuddha 1 | Brahmadhwaja puja, Gudhipadva, reading Panchang, | 3 pm | 7:30 PM | , |
| Chaitra Kr.2 | Unbroken Harinam week and Sanat Jaldhara Rudrabhishek | , | , | , |
| Chaitra K.9 Chaitra Vadya Navami |
Akhand Harinam Saptah and Rudra Swahakar: Entry into the temple is prohibited during 11am | 3 pm | 7:30 PM | 5:30 PM |
| Vaisakha Shuddha 3 | Third day of Akshaya | 3 pm | 7:30 PM | , |
| Ashwin Shu.10 | Vijayadashami (Dussehra) Flag worship, flag hoisting, palanquin of Shri |
3 pm | 7:30 PM | 4:30 pm |
| Ashwin Shu.13 | Dhantrayodashi | 3 pm | 7:30 PM | , |
| Ashwin Kr.14 | Naraka Chaturdashi | 3 pm | 7:30 PM | , |
| ashwin amavasya | lakshmi pujan | 3 pm | 7:30 PM | , |
| Karthik Shu.1 | Balipratipada/ Diwali/ Padwa | 3 pm | 7:30 PM | , |
| Karthik Shu.2 | Bhai Dooj | 3 pm | 7:30 PM | , |
| Kartik Purnima | Tripuri Poornima | 12pm | 7:30 PM | 10 PM |
| Mahe – Paush | Makar Sankranti | 3 pm | 7:30 PM | , |
| Magh K.13/14 | Maha Shivratri Yatra | , | 7:30 PM | 10 PM |
| Phalgun Purnima | Hutashani (Holi) Purnima | 3 pm | 7:30 PM | , |
| Phalguna No. 1 | dustbinding | 3 pm | 7:30 PM | , |
| Phalguna No. 5 | Rangpanchami | 3 pm | 7:30 PM | , |
| Tripurari Purnima | Time | Program |
|---|---|---|
| Vaikuntha Chaturdashi | 12:00am | Mahapuja was performed by taking Tulsi leaves to Shri along with Brahmavrinda |
| , | 5:00 AM to 12:00 PM | Regular worship |
| Tripurari Purnima | 12:00 PM to 12:30 PM | Aarti after Mahanaivadya Mahapuja and Mahaposhak |
| , | 8 pm | Mahaarati |
| , | 9:30 pm | Kamaljadevi’s palanquin for Bhimashankar temple parikrama |
| , | after 10 p.m. | Bhimashankar Palkhi Ceremony From Bhimashankar Temple to Kokan Kada, journey of Kamalja Devi from Kamalja Temple via Peeri, Pradakshina and arrival of Palkhi from Kamalja Temple to Bhimashankar Temple |
| , | after 12:00 midnight | The temple is open for darshan |
| Hatashani Purnima (Holi) Daily Puja |
|---|
| Mahaposhak after 3:00 PM — Holika lighting at sunset |
| First Holika lighting in front of Kamaljadevi temple with Brahmavrinda, Guruva priests and villagers. |
| Kokankada Holika Illumination |
| Holika illumination in front of Shri Bhimashankar temple |
| Village Holika Lighting |
| Mahaarati at 7:30 p.m. |
| makarsankranti |
|---|
| On the day of Bhogi, offer sesame roti, whole vegetables and khichdi to Shri |
| constant worship |
| Maha Poshak after 3:00 p.m. |
| Mahaarati at 7:30 p.m. |
DOS and don’ts
worth doing
- Before starting the Bhimashankar pilgrimage, pay obeisance to your family deity (Kul Daivat).
- Book your travel tickets and accommodation for Bhimashankar in advance.
- Take a bath and wear clean clothes before entering the temple.
- Meditate on Lord Shiva inside the temple.
- Maintain complete silence inside the temple and chant “Om Namah Shivaya”.
- Respect the ancient customs and beliefs while in Bhimashankar.
- Respect the religious sentiments of fellow pilgrims.
- Follow the temple procedures and wait for the opportunity to have darshan of the Lord.
What not to do
- Avoid carrying too much jewellery and cash when you visit the temple.
- Do not wear shoes or slippers in and around the temple premises.
- Do not prostrate yourself in the temple.
- Do not throw Prasad and Tirtha in the temple premises.
- Do not eat meat or consume alcohol or other intoxicants within the temple premises.
- Do not wear any headguards like helmets and caps inside the temple premises.
- Do not commit any act of violence or cruelty in the temple premises.
- Don’t rush for darshan. Wait for your chance.
- Do not encourage beggars.
- Do not spit or create disturbance in the temple premises.
- Do not carry any weapons into the temple premises.