Bimashankar - tourmet

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Sight Address : Bimashankar is located in village of Bhorgiri, and 95 km from Pune. Edit

Detail InformationEdit

The Bhimashankara temple is a composite of old and the new structures and is built in the Nagara style of architecture. It is believed that the ancient shrine was erected over a Swayambhu Lingam (that is the self emanated Shiva Lingam). It can be seen in the temple that the Lingam is exactly at the centre of the floor of the Garbagriham (the Sanctum Sanctorum). Intricate carvings of divinities interspersed with human figurines adorn the pillars and the doorframes of the temple. Scenes from mythology find itself captured in these magnificent carvings. Within the temple precincts there is also a small shrine dedicated to Lord Shani Mahatma (also called Shaneeswara). The image of Nandi Lord Shiva’s vahanam is installed as is the case with all the Siva Temples, just at the entrance of the temple.

Bimashankar

HistoryEdit

Bimashankar Temple’s structure here is fairly new, although the present structure of the temple appears to be of comparatively recent origins, The shrine Bhimashankaram (and the Bhimarathi river) have been referred to in literature dating back to the 13th century.the shrine Bhimashankaram (and the Bhimarathi river) have been referred to in literature dating back to the 13th century CE. Saint Jnaneshwar is said to have visited Tryambakeshwar and Bhimashankar. It is a modest temple yet graceful temple and it dates back to mid 18th century. The shikhara of the temple was built by Nana Phadnavis. The great Maratha ruler Shivaji is also said to have made endowments to this temple to facilitate the carrying out, of worship services. As with other Shiva temples in this area, the sanctum is at a lower level.
Built in the Nagara style of architecture, this temple is a modest yet graceful temple and dates back to the 18th century. One can also find borrowed influences from the Indo Aryan style of architecture.

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5:15 am to 9:30 pm.

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October to March.

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1 to 2 hour.

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Bus : Bhimashankar is located close to Pune (95 km) and easily accessible through roadways. State buses regularly ply from Pune to Bhimashankar daily taking 5 hours. Taking a luxury bus will cost you around Rs 300. Taxis are also available from Pune which charges around Rs 1000 inclusive of return journey.

Train : The nearest Railhead is the Pune which is at a distance of 95 kilometres from Bhimashankar.

Air : The nearest airport is the Pune Airport which is at a distance of 95 kilometres from Bhimashankar.

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