Junagadh: The famous Bhavnath Mahashivratri fair is held every year in traditional spirit at the foothills of Mount Girnar, bringing together devotion, culture and nature in reverence to Lord Mahadev. This year, the five-day fair will officially commence on February 11 with the ceremonial hoisting of the flag at the Bhavnath Temple. To ensure convenience for the large number of devotees expected to attend, special arrangements have been made by the Gujarat Pavitra Yatra Dham Vikas Board and the...Read More

Junagadh: The Mahashivratri Mela will be held in Junagadh for five days starting tomorrow. For the convenience of lakhs of devotees visiting the fair, special transport arrangements have been made by the Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation (GSRTC). Last year, 2.91 lakh passengers availed of the special bus service; keeping this in mind, the capacity has been increased this year. The target has been set to facilitate around 3.70 lakh passengers through more than 7,800 trips using approximat...Read More

Junagadh: Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghvi chaired a meeting today with monks, saints and officials to ensure the smooth organization of the world-famous Mahashivratri fair held at the foothills of Girnar in Junagadh. Several key decisions were taken to provide better facilities for saints and devotees. To make the Mahashivratri fair, scheduled from February 11 to 15, more memorable and grand, a Nagar Yatra will be organized for the first time this year, marking the ceremonial entry of monks ...Read More

Junagadh: The long-standing management dispute at the sacred Bhavnath Dham in Junagadh city has finally come to an end. Following the expiry of Mahant Harigiriji Maharaj’s tenure, the local administration has formally taken charge of Bhavnath Temple and appointed an administrator to oversee its affairs. On Friday, under tight police security, administrative officials officially assumed control of the temple and the properties managed by its trust. Until now, Mahant Harigiriji Maharaj had be...Read More

Junagadh: Bhavnath fair in foothills of Girnar here has been lackluster this year due to Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj going on simultaneously. Many Sadhus and bhakts have visited Maha Kumbh or are visiting it at present, due to which the focus is on Prayagraj and the fair at Bhavnath has reportedly witnessed only around 6 lakh pilgrims against estimated 14 lakh footfalls last year. A five-day-long Maha Shivratri fair at Bhavnath ends on Maha Shivratri night after a foot march of Digambar sadhus and t...Read More