India /Maharashtra /Pune /Bhimashankar
Moksha Kund, Bhimashanker, Pune. Edit
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Moksha Kund is the first place to visit after having darshan at Bhimashankar Jyotirlinga and surrounding temples. The place is 500 meter away from main Bhimashankar temple. Here sage Kaushik had a long penance. Moksha means salvation. The story narrates that the ancestors of Ruchik, a disciple of sage Kaushik was bachelor and hence his forefathers couldn’t get salvation. Ruchik requested sage Kaushik to help him out. Sage Kaushik therefore created a kunda (pond with water from his kamandal (wooden water pot). To respect his penance, river Bhima emerged in the pond. Ancestors of Ruchik bathed in it and finally got salvation.
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Best Season to VisitEdit
October – March
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Morning, Afternoon, Evening.
Time Required for SightseeingEdit
2 – 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.
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- Police :100
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- Ambulance : 102,108
