Pune’s Bhimashankar Temple Faces Crowd Pressure; Devotees Demand Equal Darshan For All

Pune's Bhimashankar Temple, one of the twelve Jyotirlingas, is grappling with crowd pressure and demands for equal darshan. With increasing numbers of visitors, the shrine faces challenges in managing long queues, security, and maintaining a peaceful atmosphere. Locals and devotees are calling for stricter rules on mobile phone photography and video recording inside the temple premises, citing arguments between devotees, temple staff, and security personnel over immediate darshan.

Such incidents are often recorded and shared on social media, potentially damaging the shrine's image. Some devotees feel privileged and demand immediate darshan, leading to conflicts with security guards. The administration and shrine management need to enforce clear guidelines on mobile phone usage and ensure an equal darshan system for all devotees during peak periods.