--- title: "Bhimashankar Darshan schedule" description: "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..." url: https://mumbaihikers.org/bhimashankar-darshan-schedule/ date: 2025-09-06 modified: 2025-09-06 author: "mumbai hikers" image: https://mumbaihikers.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Screenshot-from-2025-08-18-20-05-51.png type: page lang: en --- # Bhimashankar Darshan schedule | 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 1. Before starting the Bhimashankar pilgrimage, pay obeisance to your family deity (Kul Daivat). 2. Book your travel tickets and accommodation for Bhimashankar in advance. 3. Take a bath and wear clean clothes before entering the temple. 4. Meditate on Lord Shiva inside the temple. 5. Maintain complete silence inside the temple and chant “Om Namah Shivaya”. 6. Respect the ancient customs and beliefs while in Bhimashankar. 7. Respect the religious sentiments of fellow pilgrims. 8. Follow the temple procedures and wait for the opportunity to have darshan of the Lord. ## What not to do 1. Avoid carrying too much jewellery and cash when you visit the temple. 2. Do not wear shoes or slippers in and around the temple premises. 3. Do not prostrate yourself in the temple. 4. Do not throw Prasad and Tirtha in the temple premises. 5. Do not eat meat or consume alcohol or other intoxicants within the temple premises. 6. Do not wear any headguards like helmets and caps inside the temple premises. 7. Do not commit any act of violence or cruelty in the temple premises. 8. Don’t rush for darshan. Wait for your chance. 9. Do not encourage beggars. 10. Do not spit or create disturbance in the temple premises. 11. Do not carry any weapons into the temple premises. -