Bhimashankar Temple May Close 3 Months for Darshan Ahead of 2027 Kumbh Mela

• Shri Kshetra Bhimashankar Temple, a Jyotirlinga in Pune, may close for three months for devotee darshan.
• Decision driven by a 288.17 crore rupees development plan to prepare for the massive influx during the 2027 Sinhasta Kumbh Mela in Nashik and Trimbakeshwar.
• The closure aims to expedite construction work, developing Bhimashankar like Varanasi, Ayodhya, and Ujjain, focusing on devotee safety and easy darshan.
• An important meeting, chaired by Govind Shinde, included local residents and Devasthan Trust officials, who positively agreed to the temporary closure.
• A report will be submitted to the Pune District Collector for final approval, after which an official order for the closure date will be issued.

Why It Matters: Bhimashankar Temple plans 3-month closure for major development ahead of 2027 Kumbh Mela.