Holy Jyotirlinga

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Holy Jyotirlinga Bhimashankar Temple, Bhimashankar. Edit

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Holy Jyotirlinga is a beautiful temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is said that the temple is among the five Jyotirlingas situated in the state, which is built by Nana Phadanavis. The Holy Jyotirlinga displays the Nagra style of architecture. It is believed that Lord Shiva resided at the Sahyadri hills in the form of Bhima to kill the Rakshas Tripurasura. After the battle, the sweat of lord is believed to have become the Bhimarathi River. In the premises of the temple, there is a small Shani Temple and a huge bell displaying the structure of Hemadpanthi, which was also built by Nana Phadanavis. The temple is visited on the eve of Mahashivratri in large number. The hills of Manmod at a height of around 1,034 m have the carvings of Bhootling, Amba-Ambika and Bhimashanker in the Buddha style. Activities like trekking and birdwatching can be enjoyed at this hill.

Bhimashankar Temple

HistoryEdit

The Bhimashankara temple is a composite of old and the new structures in the Nagara style of architecture. It shows the excellency of the skills achieved by ancient Vishwakarma sculptors. It is a modest yet graceful temple and it dates back to 13th century and the sabhamandap developed in the 18th century by Nana Phadnavis. The shikhara was built by Nana Phadnavis. The great Maratha ruler Shivaji is said to have made endowments to this temple to facilitate worship services. As with other Shiva temples in this area, the sanctum is at a lower level.

Must SeeEdit

Must See

Visiting TimeEdit

4:30 am. To 9:30 pm.

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Best Season to VisitEdit

October – March

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Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

1 – 2 hours

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How to ReachEdit

Taxi : Taxi is available from Pune. Taxi fare from Pune to Bhimashankar is about Rs 800-900. Bus : State Bus services connects various parts of the state to Bhimashankar. Many luxury buses are available from Pune (approx Rs 300) and Mumbai (approx Rs 800). Train : The nearest railhead to Bhimashankar is Pune (95 km) that is well-connected to various cities of Maharashtra and other places of India. Air : The nearest airport to Bhimashankar is at Pune, which is about 95 km. This domestic airport is connected to Mumbai and Bangalore. Nearest International Airport is Mumbai Chathrapati Sivaji Airport, which is 250 km away. Mumbai is well connected to all major cities in India and most of foreign cities. Others : N.A