Articles tagged under: Bhavnath

Junagadh administration takes over Bhavnath Temple management

August 01, 2025
Junagadh administration takes over Bhavnath Temple management

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

Bhavnath fair lackluster this year as focus shifts to Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj

February 26, 2025
Bhavnath fair lackluster this year as focus shifts to Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj

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