Bhimashankar Jyotirlinga

Visiting Bhimashankar Jyotirlinga offers a spiritual experience in the peaceful surroundings of the Sahyadri Hills. Dedicated to Lord Shiva, the temple is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas and is surrounded by forests and natural beauty. The temple is also located near the Bhimashankar Wildlife Sanctuary, making the area known for both its religious importance and rich natural surroundings. Visitors can experience darshan, traditional worship, and explore the peaceful pilgrimage area around the temple.

Highlights

• Visit the historic Bhimashankar Jyotirlinga dedicated to Lord Shiva.
• Experience the peaceful surroundings of the Sahyadri Hills.
• Explore the sacred pilgrimage area around Bhimashankar.
• See the traditional stone architecture and carvings of the temple.
• Enjoy the natural surroundings and forests near Bhimashankar.
• Experience the spiritual atmosphere of one of the twelve Jyotirlingas.

Things to Know

• Bhimashankar Temple is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas dedicated to Lord Shiva.
• The temple is located in the Sahyadri Hills of Maharashtra, near Bhorgiri village in Pune district.
• The temple is traditionally associated with a Swayambhu, or self-manifested, Jyotirlinga.
• The temple has traditional Nagara-style architecture with detailed stone carvings and sculptures.
• Bhimashankar is surrounded by the Western Ghats and forest areas.
• The Bhimashankar Wildlife Sanctuary is known for its rich plant and animal life, including the Malabar Giant Squirrel.
• Maha Shivratri and Shravan are important periods for devotees visiting the temple.
• The regular temple schedule lists opening at 5:00 AM and closing at 9:30 PM.