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Bhimashankar temple in Pune is a very pre-historic shrine which is positioned in the hillocks of Sahyadri Mountains. This spiritual and religious pilgrimage is one of the renowned Temples dedicated to Lord Shiva. This Shiva abode is a famous Jyotirlinga among the twelve Jyotilingas in India. This notable temple is basically sitedq25 kilometres from Pune city on the Ghats of Sahyadri hills. Lord Shiva is venerated in his Linga form inside the main sanctum- sanctorum. This holy Shiva place was declared as wild life sanctuary as it is one of the significant tourist locations to visit. Being a spiritual, religious and attractive site, it is now popular among the devotees in India and outside. Maha Shivratri is a Hindu Festival which is popular as-"The Great Night of Shiva". It is a propitious festival largely celebrated in this holy pilgrimage. This famous Shiva festival is commemorated on the new moon day in the month of ‘Maagha’ according to the Hindu calendar in this famous temple. This auspicious day is celebrated to worship Lord Shiva, who is an important God in the Hinduism. The most striking and the attractive feature of this festival is the active participation of the Naga Bavas.

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