Shri Bhimashankar Temple Jyotirlinga
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.
