DO AND DON' T


Everyday prayers are held in the morning and the evening. The process of worship starts from the 'Thara' after the bath of images by holy water supplied from 'Baba ki Bauli'. The worship and prayer in other temples follows the sequence. 'Rot' (a bread made of raw sugar mixed with wheat flour and cooked in ghee or vegitable-oil) is offered as oblation to Baba ji. On 'Sankranti' day only 'halva' is offered. Food becomes available for public at about 11 a.m. after oblations in 'Bhartrihari Temple'. Food in 'Langar' can also be had in evening after the prayer. Festive gathering can be seen on every Sunday when 'Havan Yajna' is performed beside the 'Dhuna'. People offer 'Rot', cash and kinds to Baba ji. A notable rite of tributing he-goats to Baba ji carries a very interesting legend. It is told- Baba ji had made the provision of food to a 'demon' who, wished to remain at the feet of Baba ji after displacement from the ancient cave- 'Gufa'. The worship and adoration of Baba ji is performed in local traditions by igniting 'Dhoop' and perfume-sticks. Nothing is chanted in higher tone.

  • Maintain discipline, always be in queue.
  • Ladies are not allowed to go near Gufa (Cave).So please do darshan from ladies platform for darshan.
  • Use only the donation boxes provided at various places by Baba Ji Management Board. In case of donations at the donation counters of Langar Bhawan and various parts of the Temple obtain a formal receipt.
  • Luggage and belongings should not be deposited with unauthorized persons or left unguarded .
  • Avoid leather items such as purse, belt inside the temple.
  • Beware of suspicious people. They may dupe you.
  • To maintain the sanctity of the place, do not indulge in gambling, playing cards, smoking or chewing betel (Paan) at Temple Bhawan or enroute.
  • Avoid painting, sticking posters or disfiguring signboards as well as littering in the area.
  • Containers have been provided for throwing rubbish and other waste.
  • Fellow pilgrims are bound to you by their faith in the Baba Ji. Avoid things like playing transistors/tape recorders too loudly or creating blockages or hindrances in movement or passages meant for circulation.
  • Clothing -Woolens are required during winter season.
  • Don't play with Monkeys in temple.


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