Bhimashankar

State transport buses from Mumbai, Pune and Karjat go towards Bhimashankar. Rickshaws are also available here. A six seater rickshaw (Tum-Tum) is available from Karjat, you can also avail the facility of shared cabs which usually waits to be filled by at least 9 passengers but is comparatively cheap.

Stairs to temple Around 150 Bhimashankar temple Bhimashankar is an ancient shrine situated in the Sahyadri hills in the state of Maharashtra. Bhimashankar temple is one of the well known Jyotirlinga, amongst the twelve jyotirlingas situated all over India. Bhimashankar is located in the village of Bhorgiri 50 km north west of Khed, near Pune. It is located 125 km away from Pune in the ghat region of the Sahyadri hills. In recent times Bhimashankar has gained tremendous significance since it was declared as "WILD LIFE SANCTUARY". This sanctuary is a part of the Western Ghats, so it is rich in floral and faunal diversity. A variety of birds, animals, insects and plants can be seen. A rare animal Malabar Giant squirrel locally called as "Shekaru" can be found in the deep woods. It is also becoming one of the attractive and well known religious places in Maharashtra as well as in India. Bhimashankar is the source of the river Bhima, which is known as Chandrabhaga in Pandharpur. Legend has it that the name Bhimashankar was originated from the river Bhima which evaporated due to the generated between the war of Lord Shiva and the demon Tripurasura. Bhimashankar is also a popular destination for trekkers. The Bhimashankar temple is a composite of old and 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 the 13th century while the sabhamandap w...

History : There was a demon Tripurasura who did penance in the jungle of Bhimashankar very long ago i.e. in Tretayug, to please Lord Shiva in order to achieve the gift of immortality. Lord shiva, who is specially known for his kindness towards his devotees, was pleased with Tripurasura's commitment towards him. So as usual, he blessed him with the power of immortality with a condition that, "He should strive in the best interest of people, or he may be sued permanently for violating the condition. " With the flow of time, Tripurasura forgot the condition to which he was abided, and eventually started harassing people as well as other deities. There was a chaos for which all the deities approached Lord Shiva for remedy. Thus in order to sue Tripurasura, Lord Shiv prayed to Goddess Parvati (Kamalaja Mata) in order to help him to accomplish this task. Accordingly Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati underwent a new form which is popularly known as "Ardha-Narya-Nateshwar" and killed Tripurasura on Kartik Pournima which is known as "Tripurari Pornima". After the death of Tripurasura his wives (Dakini and Shakini) went to Lord Shiva with a question of their existence without Tripurasura. Thus Lord Shiva blessed both of them, with the power of immortality which he did to Tripurasura. Henceforth the realm Bhimashankar is known as "Dakinyam Bhimashankaram". Nearby Temples : • Datta Mandir • Kamalaja Mata Mandir • Ram Mandir Best time to visit : The best period to visit Bhimashankar is be...

Bhimashankar, located about 100 km from Pune and 223 km from Bhimashankar is located in the village Bhorgiri in the ghat region of the Sahyadri range. Situated at an height of around 3,250 feet, Bhimashankar is surrounded by hills and is covered by thick green rainforests. Legend has it that the name Bhimashankar was originated from the river Bhima which evaporated due to the generated between the war of Lord Shiva and the demon Tripurasura. It is considered to be one of the holiest places in India because of the jyotirlinga. Bhimashankar is also a popular destination for trekkers. Bhimashankar Wildlife Sanctuary is another important reason why people come here. Bhimashankar is situated at a height of 3,250 feet. The lush green forests, mountains surrounding it and the steep slopes make it famous for trekking. There are two routes to reach Bhimashankar temple which is famous amongst trekkers. Both of them start from the base village of Khandas. To reach Khandas, you first need to board a train to Karjat Station which is around 40 Km away from Khandas. From the station, you can easily reach the village through buses or tumtums. The two trekking routes are- Ganesh Ghat and Shirdi route. The former is long but very easy. You can choose this one if you are a novice. This route takes around six hours. You will also pass by a Ganesh Temple in between. The second route is short but, is not a cakewalk. The slopes are steep and therefore you will have to use a ladder for some parts...

Bhimashankar Temple Bhimashankar Jyotirlinga is an ancient shrine situated in the Sahyadri hills in Maharashtra. It is one of the The best time to visit the temple is from September to January. As bhimashankar is 3500 feet above sea level, it observes low temperatures as well as heavy showers in the monsoon season. According to legend, a demon Tripurasura did penance in the Bhimashankar jungle ages ago in order to please Lord shiva. He hoped that by pleasing the Lord he would be given the gift of immortality. The Lord, pleased by Tripurasara’s devotion, blessed him with immortality on the condition that Tripurasara would use his boon for the welfare of the local folk and help them. In case Tripurasara forgot his vow, the Lord would be entitled to sue him in any way he deemed suitable. As time went on, Tripurasara forgot all about his vow and began harassing the local folk as well as other deities. Chaos reigned and the deities approached the Lord to help them. The Lord prayed to Goddess Parvati to help him. Together, in the form of “ardh-narya-nateshwar”, on the eve of Kartik Poornima, they killed Tripurasara and the day is now known as Tripurasara Poornima. After Tripurasara’s death, his wives Dakini and Shakini approached lord Shiva, questioning their existence without Tripurasara. The Lord blessed them both with immortality. Bhimashankar temple is a mix of old and new and has the Nagara architecture style. It dates back to the 18th century, however the Bhimashankar jyot...

With all due respect to Lord Shiva, the almighty! You willl reach this place easily. But then, its chaos. The temple is terribly managed, no cleanliness, no sanity nothing. Insan bimar ho jaye Shivji se pohonchne se pehle. I went on a Saturday, so it was crowded. I had the worst experience. A day before I went to Prati Balaii and omg, that temple is so well managed. But this one ? Don't go unless it's a very odd day. This is a beautiful place. You can make offerings on the shivling. If you reach early, you will avoid the crowd. The place is a little secluded. Mobile network is very weak. The route is desolate. So, if you are there before dawn, you risk losing the way. Phone navigation apps might not work (because of network), there are not enough signboards. Besides, there is no decent restaurant around the temple. Bhimshankar baba is located in sahayadri mountain range , a Serene location near Pune. Car parking is a little more than a km away . However there are young lads offering to take you close to the Mandir on their bikes , get Darshan and drop you back to car park for 2000 INR. Straight forward service and avoids the ghat road walking for those applicable . Swami Darshan was straight forward . We see Nandi, baba and sani bhagwan. The kalakand sold for a mere 100 INR for 250 gms is one of the best I have had . A must try . The MtDC hotel about 9 Kms away from temple is basic basic but handy for a nearby stay . Overall no complaints.Har jar maha dev. when we reached ...

The architectural style of Bhimashankar is characterised by the use of the Nagara style, which is commonly found in northern India. The building style has some similarities to the Hemadpanthi style, which is common in the Furthermore, it can be seen that the Ling is located precisely in the center of the In the 18th century, Sabhamandap; he also designed and built the Legend [ ] The shrine is linked to the legendary On the peak of the History [ ] According to Bhimashankaram shrine and the Bhimarathi river have been talked about in writings as far back as the 13th century; The temple is built in the Nagrara style, which combines traditional and modern designs. The temple hall was constructed during the 18th century by Nāna Phadnavis of Peshwa. On 16 May 1739, Chimaji Appa amassed five big bells following his victory over the Portuguese from the Vasai Fort. He offered one here at Bhimashankar and the others in Shiva temple on the banks of the This section does not Please help ( April 2023) ( In addition to the Bhimashankar Mandir, devotees also take Siva Ganams, Shaakini and There are other temples near the main temple, such as Kamalaja mata, who is an incarnation of Goddess Behind the Bhimashankar temple is Mokshakund Tirtha. The custom is to take a bath in the kund before proceeding to the temple. The kund is the result of Maha-muni Kaushika's legendary penance here. Additionally, there are the Jnyankund that Dattatreya created and the Sarvatirth connected to the goddess B...

Stairs to temple Around 150 Bhimashankar temple Bhimashankar is an ancient shrine situated in the Sahyadri hills in the state of Maharashtra. Bhimashankar temple is one of the well known Jyotirlinga, amongst the twelve jyotirlingas situated all over India. Bhimashankar is located in the village of Bhorgiri 50 km north west of Khed, near Pune. It is located 125 km away from Pune in the ghat region of the Sahyadri hills. In recent times Bhimashankar has gained tremendous significance since it was declared as "WILD LIFE SANCTUARY". This sanctuary is a part of the Western Ghats, so it is rich in floral and faunal diversity. A variety of birds, animals, insects and plants can be seen. A rare animal Malabar Giant squirrel locally called as "Shekaru" can be found in the deep woods. It is also becoming one of the attractive and well known religious places in Maharashtra as well as in India. Bhimashankar is the source of the river Bhima, which is known as Chandrabhaga in Pandharpur. Legend has it that the name Bhimashankar was originated from the river Bhima which evaporated due to the generated between the war of Lord Shiva and the demon Tripurasura. Bhimashankar is also a popular destination for trekkers. The Bhimashankar temple is a composite of old and 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 the 13th century while the sabhamandap w...

Day 1- Reach Bhimashankar by morning. Have breakfast and relax for a while. After this, you can head out to Bhimashankar Wildlife Sanctuary. Enjoy the wide range of flora and fauna there. Take lunch and then you can visit Hanuman Lake. It is an ideal picnic spot for families. You can spend your evening there. Day 2- Start early by visiting Bhimashankar Temple. Make sure to head out early to avoid traffic hassles and crowd. After spending 1 to 2 hours there, you can come back to your hotel to have lunch. After this relax for a while and then, head out for the most exciting part of the trip- trekking. While trekking, you will get to see the scenic and overwhelming beauty of Bhimashankar. State transport buses from Mumbai, Pune and Karjat go towards Bhimashankar. Rickshaws are also available here. A six seater rickshaw (Tum-Tum) is available from Karjat, you can also avail the facility of shared cabs which usually waits to be filled by at least 9 passengers but is comparatively cheap.

History : There was a demon Tripurasura who did penance in the jungle of Bhimashankar very long ago i.e. in Tretayug, to please Lord Shiva in order to achieve the gift of immortality. Lord shiva, who is specially known for his kindness towards his devotees, was pleased with Tripurasura's commitment towards him. So as usual, he blessed him with the power of immortality with a condition that, "He should strive in the best interest of people, or he may be sued permanently for violating the condition. " With the flow of time, Tripurasura forgot the condition to which he was abided, and eventually started harassing people as well as other deities. There was a chaos for which all the deities approached Lord Shiva for remedy. Thus in order to sue Tripurasura, Lord Shiv prayed to Goddess Parvati (Kamalaja Mata) in order to help him to accomplish this task. Accordingly Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati underwent a new form which is popularly known as "Ardha-Narya-Nateshwar" and killed Tripurasura on Kartik Pournima which is known as "Tripurari Pornima". After the death of Tripurasura his wives (Dakini and Shakini) went to Lord Shiva with a question of their existence without Tripurasura. Thus Lord Shiva blessed both of them, with the power of immortality which he did to Tripurasura. Henceforth the realm Bhimashankar is known as "Dakinyam Bhimashankaram". Nearby Temples : • Datta Mandir • Kamalaja Mata Mandir • Ram Mandir Best time to visit : The best period to visit Bhimashankar is be...