When you come to Shivkhori (also written Shivkhodi / Shiv Khori / Shivkhodi), you can offer worship in many pure ways. All main services in Shivkhori are run under the Shri Shiv Khori Shrine Board (SSKSB), so that every puja follows tradition and is done with care.
There are two important rules:
Deposit phones/cameras in the cloak room before entering the cave, and hire pony/palki/pithoo only from prepaid counters and keep the receipt.
For any help or complaints Contact Shivkhori shrine board on official numbers.
A personal puja Services in Shivkhori is done by the shrine’s priests, just for you and your family, with your name, gotra and sankalp (your wish/prayer). The Board runs these pujas with full respect to Vedic customs, so the process stays pure and organized.
Families ask for health, peace at home, studies, career, thanksgiving, or for a new beginning. The mood is calm; the mantras are gentle; the feeling is very close to Mahadev.
Go to the official counter at Ransoo (base camp), tell your details, and follow the priest’s guidance on offerings. Because this is a cave shrine with clear rules, timings can change on busy days—so please check the notice/counter the same morning.
Write the names of your “gotra” on a small paper, So you can take sankalp easily.
Another Service in Shivkhori is powerful abhishek of the Shivling with sacred items like water, milk, curd, ghee, honey, while priests chant the Rudra Sukta mantras. Considered one of the most powerful offerings in Shivkhodi, this ritual is sought by many who believe it helps wash away worries, fill the heart with courage, and open doors to Shiv’s blessings of safety and abundance.
People book it for exams, new business, marriage, or simply to say “thank you” to Bholenath.
Ask for “Rudraabhishek” at the Board counter in Ransoo. The team will guide you on time and simple do’s/don’ts for offerings. (Because the cave is protected, rules are followed strictly for purity and safety.)
Come a few minutes early, sit quietly, and let the sound of Rudra calm the heart.
Food is offered to Lord Shiv during the puja and then shared with devotees as prasād—a sweet sign of blessings.
Vastra Arpan: It is another Services in Shivkhori, where You offer new, simple clothes to the deity as respect and gratitude. Both are kind and still full of love.
So that they can mark a birthday/anniversary, to offers thanks to lord Shiva to full fill their wishes, or to pray for well being of their family. These offerings feels good for the heart.
Ask the official counter what is allowed that day (the Board keeps standards for sanctity and distribution). Keep the receipt if any item is arranged via the counter.
Keep packaging minimal and clean; avoid leather anywhere near the cave (Board rule).
In this service at Shivhori Devotees offer freshly prepared food (bhog) to Lord Shiv. After offering with mantras, it is shared as prasād. This service brings everyone together—rich or poor, local or visitor—because, in Shiv’s court, all are equal.
To say “thank you” for food, family, and life; to pray for health, harmony and abundance; and to support the ongoing daily worship in the shrine.
Check the Board counter for the day’s timing and allowed items. The Board’s system helps maintain cleanliness, fairness, and purity.
If you’re a group, decide one simple bhog together—keep it pure and sattvic.
In this Shivkhori service, every morning and evening, the cave of Shivkhori glows with aarti. Priests gently wave oil lamps before the Shivling, while the sound of bells and sacred songs fill the air. The entire cave feels alive — light flickers on the stone walls, chants echo in the heart, and devotees join their hands in prayer.
Because this is a living shrine, the timings can shift on special days or festivals. That’s why it is always wise to look at the notice board at Ransoo or the cave entrance when you arrive, so you don’t miss this soul-stirring moment.
How to join and what to remember:
The light of diyas, the shared singing, and the fragrance of incense make the heart quiet and full. Many families say the Aarti Darshan moment stays with them long after they reach home.
If you are with elders or kids, stand at the side near a wall for comfort, and exit slowly after the aarti ends.
One of the Services available in Shivkhori is you can get marry at Shivkhori is to begin life’s journey in the lap of divinity. The Lagan Sampan Phera unfolds with the echo of mantras, the light of the sacred fire, and the silent blessing of Mahadev.
Step by step, the couple circles the fire, weaving vows of trust and respect. In that moment, the cave itself feels like a witness, showering grace upon the new bond and gifting peace to every heart present.
Why couples choose it:
Many couples dream of starting their journey under Mahadev’s grace. They believe marrying at Shivkhori ensures a relationship filled with trust, strength, and devotion. For them, it is not just a wedding — it is a spiritual beginning, where blessings of Shiv and Parvati guard their bond forever. The setting—Shivkhori’s divine cave and the soft echo of mantras—makes the vows unforgettable.
Advance coordination with the Shrine Board is needed for date, time and formalities. The Board ensures that every step is done as per tradition and with dignity for both families.
Little tip: Keep the wedding simple and sattvic; let the focus stay on vows and blessings, not on show.
Need help? Call the official shrine numbers shared by the Board.
