There is big news about Bhimashankar Jyotirlinga, one of the twelve Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva. The temple administration has banned the use of mobiles in the premises of the Bhimashankar temple. It is being told that this decision has been taken due to the possibility of a huge crowd of devotees in the temple in the month of Sawan.
In Sawan, a large number of devotees from all over the country come to visit Bhimashankar. During this time there is a huge crowd in the temple premises. Taking photographs and making videos from mobiles in the sanctum sanctorum, main pavilion and premises of the temple may cause inconvenience to other devotees. Also, it may be difficult for other devotees to get darshan easily. Keeping this in mind, the temple administration has banned the use of mobiles in the premises.
Temple President Suresh Kaudre, Vice President Vikas Dhage Patil said that the use of mobile phones and photography have been banned so that no untoward incident happens and the sanctity of the temple is maintained. Suresh Cowdre said that devotees visiting Bhimashankar should not take photographs in the sanctum sanctorum, main mandap and temple area. Along with this, the Devasthan has appealed to cooperate by keeping the mobile phone switched off.
It has been said on behalf of the temple that despite the ban, if anyone is found using a mobile phone or taking pictures, punitive action will be taken by the temple. Use of mobile phones has been banned in Pune’s Bhimashankar temple area. This decision of ban has been taken in view of security.
Bhimashankar Temple is one of the holiest temples of the 12 Jyotirlingas located in the state of Maharashtra near Pune. It is situated in the Ghat region of the Sahyadri mountain range. The structure was built in the 13th century but the shikhara was later developed by Nana Fadnavis. The temple is called Swayambhu Lingam. There is also a shrine inside the temple dedicated to Lord Shani called Shaneshwar and an idol of Nandi. It is said that the Bhimrathi river was formed when the sweat emanated from the body of Shiva during his fight against the demon Tripurasura.