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Jyotrilingas Bhimashankar - The Offical website of the Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation, Govt. of India
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Bhimashankar
 
Bhimashankar is the temple containing one of the five jyotirlingas found in Maharashtra. Nana Fadnis, an eminent statesman of the Peshwa days, constructed the beautiful Shiva Temple at Bhimashankar. The wooden entrance of the temple is beautifully carved. On Mahashivratri day, over 20,000 devotees attend a special religious fair. Bhimashankar is endowed with beautiful scenery and an all-around vibrant atmosphere.

Besides the Shiva Temple and the dense forest surrounding it, you can also visit Bombay Point, Gupta Bhimashankar: the origin of Bhima River, Hanuman Tank and Nagphani Point.
Getting There  
Air Nearest airport is Pune, 95 kms.
Rail Nearest railhead is Pune.
Road Mumbai-Bhimashankar, 265 kms. via Pune.
Accommodation  
Accommodation  Private Resorts and Hotels are available.
 
 
 
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