1) Location: Bhimashankar is situated in Sahyadre Hills (Western Ghats), about 110km from Pune and 220km from Mumbai.
🌟Highlight: Bhimashankar is one of the famous Jyotirlingas, which is one of the 12 holy Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva.
2) How to go to Bhimashankar:
1) By Car: It is the best and flexible way, the route is beautiful but there are sharp turns at some places.
2) By Train: Pune is the nearest station. You can take a can or bus or a four wheeler from there. 3) By Bus: MSRTC buses go to Bhimshanker from Pune and Mumbai
3) Best Time to Visit:
1) October to March: The weather is pleasant. It is the best time for trekking and visiting temples.
2) Mansoon (June to September): There is greenery and waterfalls all around. But the roads are slippery and there is fog too.
3) Avoid Summer (April-May): It is very hot and humid. One should not go during summers
4) 🏞Things worth doing
1) Visit Bhimshankar Temple: It is a very beautiful and old Nagara style temple
2) Explore Bhimshankar Wildlife Sanctuary: Rare Indian giant squirrels are found here
3) Enjoy Trekking or Nature Walk: There are many beautiful trails nearby
4) Visit Hanuman Lake and Gupt Bhimshankar: It is a peaceful and peaceful place for nature lovers
5) 🍲Food & Stay
1) Pure vegetarian food is easily available near the temple.
MTDC resort and some cheap hotels are also available. If you are going for the entire dream to convince a fool, it would be better to book beforehand. Do not get worried after going there.
6) ⛄🛎Tips
•Wear comfortable shoes: you will have to trek and walk.
•If you are going in rainy season, do not forget to take a raincoat and a blanket.
•Mobile network may be slow. Inform your family members beforehand.
•Give respect to local people in the temple and take care of them so that no one faces any problem
🔱 Bhimashankar Mandir ke rahasya aur kisse
1️⃣ Bhimasur ka vadh
Is mandir ka sabse bada rahasya iska katha sambandh hai. Kahani hai ki Bhimasur naam ka ek raakshas tha jo Kumbhkaran aur Karkati ka beta tha. Usne bohot tapasya karke Brahma ji se vardaan liya tha. Iske baad usne logon aur devtaon ko satana shuru kar diya.
Tab devtaon ne Bhagwan Shiv se prarthana ki. Shiv ji khud Bhimashankar ke roop me prakat hue aur Bhimasur ka vadh kiya. Aisa kaha jata hai ki Bhimashankar jyotirling isi katha ki yaad hai.
2️⃣ Mandir se nikalta gupt paani
Kaha jata hai ki mandir ke garbhgrih se ek chhoti si nadi nikalti hai. Is nadi ko Bhima river ya Chandrabhaga bhi kehte hain. Ye paani prakat roop se waha se hi janm leta hai, jise ek rahasya mana jata hai. Log mante hain ki ye paani Shiv ji ke pasine ka roop hai jo Bhimasur ko marne ke baad nikla tha.
3️⃣ Jyotirling swayambhu hai
Bhakton ka maanna hai ki ye jyotirling swayambhu hai, yaani khud prakat hua. Ye koi manushya dwara banaya hua nahi hai. Mandir ke andar jo shivling hai, uske roop aur akar se bhi lagta hai ki wo prakritik roop se hi wahan utha hai.
4️⃣ Jungle ke beech gupt sthiti
Ye mandir ghane jungle ke beech hai. Purane samay me yatra karna mushkil hota tha. Aaj bhi aap jab jungle me se hokar is mandir tak pahuchte ho, to ek alag hi adbhut anubhav hota hai, jaise kisi rahas
ya jagah me ghus rahe ho.