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Religion
Devotees at Oankarshwar Temple Now Wait Only One Hour for Shukdev Muni Darshan
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 12 Nov 2026, 04:31 PM
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The district and temple authorities have widened the Shukdev Muni Dwar in Oankarshwar, reducing the waiting time for devotees from four‑five hours to about one hour.
Pandit Dubey, speaking on behalf of the temple management, said that coordinated efforts by the district administration and temple officials have expanded the entrance known as Shukdev Muni Dwar. The structural modification allows pilgrims to move more freely and reduces congestion during peak hours.
Earlier, worshippers often faced queues lasting four to five hours, especially on weekends and festivals. The new arrangement streamlines the flow, enabling a larger number of devotees to have a glimpse of the deity within an hour.
Local authorities have also introduced additional signage and volunteer guides to assist visitors, further enhancing the overall experience. The changes are expected to remain in place as a permanent improvement to the temple’s facilities.
The temple, a prominent pilgrimage site in Oankarshwar, Madhya Pradesh, attracts thousands of devotees daily. Officials anticipate that the reduced waiting time will encourage more pilgrims to visit, boosting both religious tourism and the local economy.
Earlier, worshippers often faced queues lasting four to five hours, especially on weekends and festivals. The new arrangement streamlines the flow, enabling a larger number of devotees to have a glimpse of the deity within an hour.
Local authorities have also introduced additional signage and volunteer guides to assist visitors, further enhancing the overall experience. The changes are expected to remain in place as a permanent improvement to the temple’s facilities.
The temple, a prominent pilgrimage site in Oankarshwar, Madhya Pradesh, attracts thousands of devotees daily. Officials anticipate that the reduced waiting time will encourage more pilgrims to visit, boosting both religious tourism and the local economy.