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In Photos: MNS leader Amit Thackeray offers prayers at Pune's Bhimashankar Temple on Shravan Somvar

Updated On: 31 August, 2026 01:42 PM IST | Anushree Gaikwad

On the occasion of Shravan Somvar, Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) leader Amit Thackeray visited the revered Bhimashankar Temple in Maharashtra's Pune district on Monday and offered prayers to Lord Shiva. (Pics/X)

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Thackeray, the son of MNS chief Raj Thackeray, was seen performing traditional rituals at the temple and offering water to the Shivling as part of the religious observances marking the auspicious Monday during the holy month of Shravan. (PICS/ X)
Thackeray, the son of MNS chief Raj Thackeray, was seen performing traditional rituals at the temple and offering water to the Shivling as part of the religious observances marking the auspicious Monday during the holy month of Shravan. (PICS/ X)
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During his visit, Thackeray participated in the customary puja and sought blessings at the ancient temple, one of the most prominent Shiva shrines in Maharashtra
During his visit, Thackeray participated in the customary puja and sought blessings at the ancient temple, one of the most prominent Shiva shrines in Maharashtra
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Visuals from the visit show the MNS leader offering water and performing the abhishek ritual on the Shivling amid the religious atmosphere at the temple
Visuals from the visit show the MNS leader offering water and performing the abhishek ritual on the Shivling amid the religious atmosphere at the temple
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Shravan Somvar holds special significance for devotees of Lord Shiva
Shravan Somvar holds special significance for devotees of Lord Shiva
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Mondays during the month of Shravan are considered particularly auspicious, with devotees observing fasts, visiting Shiva temples and offering prayers as part of their religious practices
Mondays during the month of Shravan are considered particularly auspicious, with devotees observing fasts, visiting Shiva temples and offering prayers as part of their religious practices
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The Bhimashankar Temple, located in the Sahyadri ranges in Pune district, is among Maharashtra's most prominent religious destinations and is widely revered as one of the 12 Jyotirlinga shrines dedicated to Lord Shiva
The Bhimashankar Temple, located in the Sahyadri ranges in Pune district, is among Maharashtra's most prominent religious destinations and is widely revered as one of the 12 Jyotirlinga shrines dedicated to Lord Shiva
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During Shravan, the temple witnesses a significant increase in devotees, particularly on Mondays
During Shravan, the temple witnesses a significant increase in devotees, particularly on Mondays
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Devotees traditionally offer water, milk, flowers and bilva leaves to the Shivling while chanting prayers and seeking Lord Shiva's blessings
Devotees traditionally offer water, milk, flowers and bilva leaves to the Shivling while chanting prayers and seeking Lord Shiva's blessings

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