PUNE: As Maharashtra prepares for assembly elections, political leaders in Pune are turning to religious tourism as a means to connect with voters. From organising Ashtavinayak tours to trips to Bhimashankar and even Ayodhya, candidates across political parties are actively arranging pilgrimages for their constituents. Many candidates are organising similar tours, and given the participation of senior citizens, one-day trips …
Ahead of ‘Shravan,’ the forest department has increased vigilance at the Bhimashankar Sanctuary, as thousands of devotees will start visiting the vicinity from August 5 onwards. The temple is surrounded by dense forest and several waterfalls, so, the forest department has increased vigilance in the area to keep a check on waste management and the safety of tourists, said officials. …
Over 25 civilians have registered to participate in the annual animal census at Bhimashankar Wildlife Sanctuary by the forest department on the full moon night of May 5. The sanctuary is known for housing many animal species, including Indian giant squirrel, leopard, sambar deer, striped hyena, golden jackal, deer, common langur, and Indian pangolin. The observations will be done overnight.” …
Days after a controversy over Assam government claims about the existence of ‘Bhimashankar Jyotirling’ in the state, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday asserted that the mythological site is situated in ancient Kamrup in Assam. During a visit to the ‘Bhimashankar Dham Jyotirlinga Temple’ at Pamohi in Guwahati, Mr. Sarma said the advent of ‘Bhimashankar Jyotirlinga’ took place in …