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Bhimashankar Temple is one of the 12 Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva and a popular pilgrimage destination in Maharashtra. Learn about its history, significance, architecture, festivals, poojas, and how to reach it in this comprehensive guide. Bhimashankar is located in the village of Bhorgiri 50 km north west of Khed, near Pune . It is located 125 km away from Pune in the ghat region of the Sahyadri hills. In the recent times it has gained tremendous significance since it was declared as "WILD LIFE SANCTUARY". Bhimashankar Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva situated in its eponymous village, Bhimashankar , in Pune district of Maharashtra. It is a key pilgrimage centre and contains one of the 12 Jyotirlingas. [1] The temple's Shiva lingam is one of the five Jyotirlingas of Maharashtra. [2] Bhimashankar Temple is an ancient shrine situated in the Sahyadri hills in Maharashtra. It is one of the 12 jyotirlingas, the holiest of holy shrines of Lord Shiva.
