Bhimashankar Jyotirlinga

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Shiva · Shaiva

Darshan timings: 4:30 AM - 9:30 PM
Best time
Crowd: Moderate
Walking: Moderate walking

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What are the darshan timings at Bhimashankar Jyotirlinga?: 4:30 AM - 9:30 PM
Which deity is worshipped here?: Shiva, in the Shaiva tradition.
What is the dress code and are there any rules?: Dress code: Traditional. Footwear: Shoes off before entering the inner courtyard. Photography: Allowed outside, not inside. Not permitted: Phones.
How do I reach Bhimashankar Jyotirlinga?: Nearest airport: Pune (Lohgaon) - 125 km. Nearest railway station: Pune (Pune station) - 125 km.
Is there an entry fee?: General darshan is free. Special sevas, aartis or fast-track darshan are set by the temple authorities; EasyDarshan never sells queue-bypass access.

Overview

The Bhimashankar temple is an ancient shrine located in the Sahyadri hills of Maharashtra, and it is one of the 12 Jyotirlingas in India. It is situated in the village of Bhorgiri, about 125 km from Pune.

Temple timings

Daily 4:30 AM–9:30 PM

Monday	4:30 AM – 9:30 PM
Tuesday	4:30 AM – 9:30 PM
Wednesday	4:30 AM – 9:30 PM
Thursday	4:30 AM – 9:30 PM
Friday	4:30 AM – 9:30 PM
Saturday	4:30 AM – 9:30 PM
Sunday	4:30 AM – 9:30 PM

Timings can change on festival days and seasons — always confirm on the official temple portal before you travel.

Darshan & aarti

Kakada Aarti 4:30 AM, Nijarup Darshan 5:00 AM, Regular Pooja & Abhishek starts 5:30 AM. 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Official rules & registrations

Dress code: Traditional. Footwear: Shoes off before entering the inner courtyard. Photography: Allowed outside, not inside. Not permitted: Phones.

How to reach

Nearest airport: Pune (Lohgaon) - 125 km. Nearest railway: Pune (Pune station) - 125 km. Nearest bus stand: Pune (Shivaji nagar) - 125 km. Last mile: palki.

Nearest airport: Pune (Lohgaon) - 125 km
Nearest station: Pune (Pune station) - 125 km