Bhimashankar Temple Closed for Mahashivratri: Devotees Urged to Cooperate

• Shri Kshetra Bhimashankar, one of the twelve Jyotirlingas, will be closed to devotees for Mahashivratri.
• The temple will remain completely closed from February 12 to 18 due to ongoing development work.
• Construction materials and heavy machinery in the temple area pose safety risks to large crowds.
• Despite an earlier decision to open for Mahashivratri, the administration prioritized devotee safety.
• Religious rituals and pujas will continue with priests and limited staff; devotees asked to avoid crowding.