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{{ | {{Short description|Shiva ( Jyotirlinga) temple in Maharashtra, India}} | ||
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{{Infobox Hindu temple | {{Infobox Hindu temple | ||
| name = Bhīmāshankar Temple | | name = Bhīmāshankar Temple | ||
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| state = [[Maharashtra]] | | state = [[Maharashtra]] | ||
| district = [[Pune]] | | district = [[Pune]] | ||
| taluka = | | taluka = [Khed] | ||
| locale = [[Bhimashankar]] | | locale = [[Bhimashankar]] | ||
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| website = | | website = | ||
Official Site: http://Jyotirlingabhimashankar.com | Official Site: http://Jyotirlingabhimashankar.com | ||
|native_name=भीमाशंकर मंदिर|native_name_lang=Marathi}} | |native_name=भीमाशंकर मंदिर|native_name_lang=Marathi}} | ||
{{Saivism}} | {{Saivism}} | ||
'''Bhimashankar Temple''' is a [[Jyotirlinga]] shrine located 50 km | '''Bhimashankar Temple''' is a [[Jyotirlinga]] shrine located 50 km [[Khed taluka]] (alias Rajgurunagar), near [[Pune]], in [[Maharashtra, India]]. It is located 127 km from Shivajinagar (in Pune) in the [[Ghats|Ghat region]] of the [[Western Ghats|Sahyadri Mountains]]. Bhīmāshankar is also the source of the [[Bhima river|river Bhima]], which flows southeast and merges with the [[Krishna river]] near [[Raichur]]. The other Jyotirlinga shrines in Maharashtra are [[Trimbakeshwar Shiva Temple|Trimbakeshwar]] near [[Nashik]] and [[Grishneshwar]]. | ||
==Jyotirlinga== | ==Jyotirlinga== | ||
As per the [[Shiva Purana|Shiv Mahapuran]], once [[Brahma]] (the Hindu God for creation) and [[Vishnu]] (the Hindu God for protection) had an argument about creation.<ref name="R.">R. 2003, pp. 92-95</ref> To test them, [[Shiva]] pierced the three worlds as a huge endless pillar of light, the ''jyotirlinga''. Vishnu and [[Brahma]] split their ways to search downwards and upwards respectively to find the end of the light in either direction. Brahma lied that he found out where it ends, while Vishnu | As per the [[Shiva Purana|Shiv Mahapuran]], once [[Brahma]] (the Hindu God for creation) and [[Vishnu]] (the Hindu God for protection) had an argument about creation.<ref name="R.">R. 2003, pp. 92-95</ref> To test them, [[Shiva]] pierced the three worlds as a huge endless pillar of light, the ''jyotirlinga''. Vishnu and [[Brahma]] split their ways to search downwards and upwards respectively to find the end of the light in either direction. Brahma lied that he found out where it ends, while Vishnu accepted defeat. Shiva appeared as the second pillar of light and cursed Brahma that He would have no place in ceremonies while Vishnu would be worshipped till the end of eternity. The ''jyotirlinga'' is the supreme partless reality, out of which Shiva partly appears. The ''jyotirlinga'' shrines, thus are places where Shiva appeared as a fiery column of light.<ref>Eck 1999, p. 107</ref><ref name="Gwynne">See: Gwynne 2008, Section on Char Dham</ref> | ||
There are 64 forms of Shiva, not to be confused with Jyotirlingas. Each of the twelve ''jyothirlinga'' sites take the name of the presiding deity - each considered different manifestation of Shiva.<ref name="Lochtefeld">Lochtefeld 2002, pp. 324-325</ref> At all these sites, the primary image is ''[[lingam]]'' representing the beginningless and endless ''[[Stambha]]'' pillar, symbolizing the infinite nature of Shiva.<ref name="Lochtefeld"/><ref name="E. U. Harding">Harding 1998, pp. 158-158</ref><ref name="paris_congress">Vivekananda Vol. 4</ref> The twelve ''jyothirlinga'' are [[Somnath Temple|Somnath]] in [[Gujarat]], [[Mallikarjuna Swamy|Mallikarjuna]] at [[Srisailam]] in [[Andhra Pradesh]], [[Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga|Mahakaleswar]] at [[Ujjain]] in [[Madhya Pradesh]], [[Omkareshwar]] in [[Madhya Pradesh]], [[Kedarnath Temple|Kedarnath]] in [[Himalayas]], Bhīmāshankar in [[Maharashtra]], [[Kasi Viswanath Temple|Viswanath]] at [[Varanasi]] in [[Uttar Pradesh]], [[Trimbakeshwar Shiva Temple|Triambakeshwar]] in Maharashtra, [[Vaidyanath]] in [[Jharkhand]], [[Nageshvara Jyotirlinga]] at [[Dwarka]] in [[Gujarat]], [[Ramanathaswamy Temple|Rameshwar]] at [[Rameswaram]] in [[Tamil Nadu]] and [[Grishneshwar]] in Maharashtra.<ref name="R."/><ref name="Chaturvedi">Chaturvedi 2006, pp. 58-72</ref> | There are 64 forms of Shiva, not to be confused with Jyotirlingas. Each of the twelve ''jyothirlinga'' sites take the name of the presiding deity - each considered different manifestation of Shiva.<ref name="Lochtefeld">Lochtefeld 2002, pp. 324-325</ref> At all these sites, the primary image is ''[[lingam]]'' representing the beginningless and endless ''[[Stambha]]'' pillar, symbolizing the infinite nature of Shiva.<ref name="Lochtefeld"/><ref name="E. U. Harding">Harding 1998, pp. 158-158</ref><ref name="paris_congress">Vivekananda Vol. 4</ref> The twelve ''jyothirlinga'' are [[Somnath Temple|Somnath]] in [[Gujarat]], [[Mallikarjuna Swamy|Mallikarjuna]] at [[Srisailam]] in [[Andhra Pradesh]], [[Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga|Mahakaleswar]] at [[Ujjain]] in [[Madhya Pradesh]], [[Omkareshwar]] in [[Madhya Pradesh]], [[Kedarnath Temple|Kedarnath]] in [[Himalayas]], Bhīmāshankar in [[Maharashtra]], [[Kasi Viswanath Temple|Viswanath]] at [[Varanasi]] in [[Uttar Pradesh]], [[Trimbakeshwar Shiva Temple|Triambakeshwar]] in Maharashtra, [[Vaidyanath]] in [[Jharkhand]], [[Nageshvara Jyotirlinga]] at [[Dwarka]] in [[Gujarat]], [[Ramanathaswamy Temple|Rameshwar]] at [[Rameswaram]] in [[Tamil Nadu]] and [[Grishneshwar]] in Maharashtra.<ref name="R."/><ref name="Chaturvedi">Chaturvedi 2006, pp. 58-72</ref> | ||
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[[Image:bull BM.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Stone bull]] | [[Image:bull BM.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Stone bull]] | ||
[[Image:bell BM.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Bell at the temple]] | [[Image:bell BM.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Bell at the temple]] | ||
The Bhimashankar temple is a composite of old and new structures in the [[Nagara architecture|Nagara]] style of architecture. It shows the excellency of the skills achieved by ancient Vishwakarma sculptors. It is a modest yet graceful temple and it dates back to the 13th century while the ''sabhamandap'' was built in the 18th century by Nana Phadnavis. The [[Sikhara|shikhara]] was built by [[Nana Phadnavis]]. The great Maratha ruler [[Shivaji|Chattrapati Shivaji Maharaj]] is said to have made endowments to this temple to facilitate worship services. As with other Shiva temples in this area, the sanctum is at a lower level. | The Bhimashankar temple is a composite of old and new structures in the [[Nagara architecture|Nagara]] style of architecture. It shows the excellency of the skills achieved by ancient Vishwakarma sculptors. It is a modest yet graceful temple and it dates back to the 13th century while the ''sabhamandap'' was built in the 18th century by Nana Phadnavis. The [[Sikhara|shikhara]] was built by [[Nana Phadnavis]]. The great Maratha ruler [[Shivaji|Chattrapati Shivaji Maharaj]] is said to have made endowments to this temple to facilitate worship services. As with other Shiva temples in this area, the sanctum is at a lower level.<ref name="GoM"/> | ||
Although the structure here is fairly new, the shrine Bhimashankaram (and the Bhimarathi river) have been referred to in literature dating back to the 13th century CE. [[Dnyaneshwar|Saint Jnaneshwar]] is said to have visited Tryambakeshwar and Bhimashankar. A unique bell (Roman style) can be seen in front of the temple. This bell has an idol of Mother Mary with Jesus. This large bell was presented by [[Chimaji Appa]] (Brother of Bajirao Peshwa I and uncle of [[Nanasaheb Peshwa]]). On 16 May 1739, [[Chimaji Appa]] collected five large bells after he won a war against the [[Portugal|Portuguese]] from the [[Vasai Fort]]. He offered one here at Bhimashankar and the others at [[Menavali]] near [[Wai, Maharashtra|Wai]] in front of a Shiva Temple on the banks of the Krishna river, Banshanker temple (Pune), [[Omkareshwar]] Temple (Pune) and Ramlinga temple (Shirur). | Although the structure here is fairly new, the shrine Bhimashankaram (and the Bhimarathi river) have been referred to in literature dating back to the 13th century CE. [[Dnyaneshwar|Saint Jnaneshwar]] is said to have visited Tryambakeshwar and Bhimashankar. A unique bell (Roman style) can be seen in front of the temple. This bell has an idol of Mother Mary with Jesus. This large bell was presented by [[Chimaji Appa]] (Brother of Bajirao Peshwa I and uncle of [[Nanasaheb Peshwa]]). On 16 May 1739, [[Chimaji Appa]] collected five large bells after he won a war against the [[Portugal|Portuguese]] from the [[Vasai Fort]]. He offered one here at Bhimashankar and the others at [[Menavali]] near [[Wai, Maharashtra|Wai]] in front of a Shiva Temple on the banks of the Krishna river, Banshanker temple (Pune), [[Omkareshwar]] Temple (Pune) and Ramlinga temple (Shirur).<ref name="GoM">{{Cite web|url=https://www.maharashtratourism.gov.in/-/bhimashankar-temple|title=Bhimashankar Temple (Pune)|publisher=Government of Maharashtra}}</ref> | ||
==Surroundings== | ==Surroundings== | ||
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It seems as if Lord Shiva is keeping a silent vigil over the majestic ranges of the Sahyadris. The serenity interrupted only by the silent murmuring of the cool breeze and the occasional chirping of birds, Bhimashankar is a trekker's delight and a traveller's sojourn. | It seems as if Lord Shiva is keeping a silent vigil over the majestic ranges of the Sahyadris. The serenity interrupted only by the silent murmuring of the cool breeze and the occasional chirping of birds, Bhimashankar is a trekker's delight and a traveller's sojourn. | ||
== | ==City details== | ||
The [[Khed (taluka of Pune)|Khed]]/Rajgurunagar is the administrative taluka in [[Pune]] district, comprising the upper reaches of the Ghod and Bhīmā rivers. Bhimashankar Temple has located in the village of Bhorgiri 50 km in the north west of Khed. It is located 127 km away from Pune in the Ghat region of the Sahyadri hills. It is also the location of the Bhimashankar Wildlife Sanctuary. It is about 130 km from Pune by road and 62 km away from Manchar. Bhimashankar is in Pune District. | |||
== | ==Connectivity== | ||
'''Nearest Airport''': [[Pune Airport|Pune]] | |||
'''Nearest Railway Station''': [[Pune Junction railway station|Pune Junction]] | |||
==History== | ==History== | ||
[[File:Bhimashankar temple, Maharashtra.JPG|thumb|Bhimashankar temple, Maharashtra]] | [[File:Bhimashankar temple, Maharashtra.JPG|thumb|Bhimashankar temple, Maharashtra]] | ||
Although the present structure of the temple appears to be of comparatively recent origin, the shrine Bhimashankaram (and the Bhimarathi river) have been referred to in literature dating back to the 13th century. Built in the Nagara style of architecture, this temple is a modest yet graceful temple and dates back to the 18th century | Although the present structure of the temple appears to be of comparatively recent origin, the shrine Bhimashankaram (and the Bhimarathi river) have been referred to in literature dating back to the 13th century. Built in the Nagara style of architecture, this temple is a modest yet graceful temple and dates back to the 18th century. | ||
It is believed that the ancient shrine was erected over a Swayambhu Lingam (that is the self emanated Shiva Lingam). It can be observed that the Lingam is exactly at the centre of the floor of the Garbagriham (the Sanctum Sanctorum) of the temple. Intricate carvings of divine beings, interspersed with human figurines adorn the pillars and the doorframes of the temple. Scenes from mythology find themselves captured in these magnificent carvings. | It is believed that the ancient shrine was erected over a Swayambhu Lingam (that is the self emanated Shiva Lingam). It can be observed that the Lingam is exactly at the centre of the floor of the Garbagriham (the Sanctum Sanctorum) of the temple. Intricate carvings of divine beings, interspersed with human figurines adorn the pillars and the doorframes of the temple. Scenes from mythology find themselves captured in these magnificent carvings. | ||
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There is a shrine for Siva Ganams, Shaakini and Daakini who assisted Shiva in the battle against the demon, Bhima. Kaushika Maha Muni is said to have done 'Tapas' (penance) there. The place where he bathed is called Mokshakund thirtham, which is located behind the Bhimashankar temple. There are also the Sarvathirtha, the Kusharanya thirtha - where the Bhīmā river begins to flow eastward, and the Jnyanakund. | There is a shrine for Siva Ganams, Shaakini and Daakini who assisted Shiva in the battle against the demon, Bhima. Kaushika Maha Muni is said to have done 'Tapas' (penance) there. The place where he bathed is called Mokshakund thirtham, which is located behind the Bhimashankar temple. There are also the Sarvathirtha, the Kusharanya thirtha - where the Bhīmā river begins to flow eastward, and the Jnyanakund. | ||
[[Image:topView BM.jpg|thumb|Top view of Bhimashankar Temple]] | |||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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| chapter = The Paris Congress of the History of Religions | | chapter = The Paris Congress of the History of Religions | ||
| chapter-url = http://www.ramakrishnavivekananda.info/vivekananda/volume_4/translation_prose/the_paris_congress.htm | | chapter-url = http://www.ramakrishnavivekananda.info/vivekananda/volume_4/translation_prose/the_paris_congress.htm | ||
| volume = | | volume = 4 | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{refend}} | {{refend}} | ||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
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https://www.bhimashankar.org.in | |||
* https://web.archive.org/web/20150519081020/http://www.shinoli.com/bhimashankar/ | * https://web.archive.org/web/20150519081020/http://www.shinoli.com/bhimashankar/ | ||
* https://web.archive.org/web/20150407214954/http://bhimashankar.shinoli.com/ | * https://web.archive.org/web/20150407214954/http://bhimashankar.shinoli.com/ | ||