Bhimashankar
Location
Bhorgiri Village, Pune District
State
Maharashtra
Significance
Located in the Sahyadri range, source of the Bhima river. The temple is in a dense forest area known for its biodiversity and is part of the Bhimashankar Wildlife Sanctuary.
Legend & History
The demon Bhima, son of Kumbhakarna, troubled the gods and devotees. Lord Shiva appeared and defeated him in battle. After the victory, Shiva stayed there as Bhimashankar. The sweat from Shiva's body formed the Bhima river.
Frequently Asked Questionsअक्सर पूछे जाने वाले प्रश्न
Where is Bhimashankar located?
Bhimashankar (भीमाशंकर) is located at Bhorgiri Village, Pune District, in Maharashtra, India. It is one of the 12 Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva.
भीमाशंकर कहाँ स्थित है?
भीमाशंकर Bhorgiri Village, Pune District, महाराष्ट्र (भारत) में स्थित है। यह भगवान शिव के 12 ज्योतिर्लिंगों में से एक है।
Which deity is worshipped at Bhimashankar?
The principal deity worshipped at Bhimashankar is Lord Shiva.
भीमाशंकर में किस देवता की पूजा होती है?
भीमाशंकर में मुख्य रूप से भगवान शिव की पूजा होती है।
What is the significance of Bhimashankar?
Located in the Sahyadri range, source of the Bhima river. The temple is in a dense forest area known for its biodiversity and is part of the Bhimashankar Wildlife Sanctuary.
भीमाशंकर का क्या महत्व है?
सह्याद्रि श्रृंखला में स्थित, भीमा नदी का उद्गम। मंदिर एक घने वन क्षेत्र में है जो अपनी जैव विविधता के लिए जाना जाता है और भीमाशंकर वन्यजीव अभयारण्य का हिस्सा है।
