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The '''Bhimeswar Dwadas Jyotirlinga Dham''', one of the Jyotirlingas,{{ | The '''Bhimeswar Dwadas Jyotirlinga Dham''', one of the Jyotirlingas,{{citation needed|reason=Not listed at [[Jyotirlinga]]|date=February 2019}} is located at Dakini hill (also known as Daini pahar) near Pamohi in [[Guwahati]]. It is situated at the hill just besides the [[Deepor Beel]]. It is believed that [[Lord Shiva]] had incarnated here to destroy a demon called '''Bhimasura''' and protect his devotees. | ||
The exact location of Dakini is a debated subject. The [[Shiva Purana]] and the Koti Rudra Samhita refer to Bhimashankar Jyotirlinga on Dakini hill. Bhimeswar dham at Pamohi is interpreted by the devotees to be the same Dwadas Jyotirlinga. [[Bhimashankar]] dham of [[Pune]] is also referred by some people as the Dwadas Jyotirlinga. | The exact location of Dakini is a debated subject. The [[Shiva Purana]] and the Koti Rudra Samhita refer to Bhimashankar Jyotirlinga on Dakini hill. Bhimeswar dham at Pamohi is interpreted by the devotees to be the same Dwadas Jyotirlinga. [[Bhimashankar]] dham of [[Pune]] is also referred by some people as the Dwadas Jyotirlinga. | ||
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==Legend== | ==Legend== | ||
According to Shiva Purana, [[Kumbhakarna]] (brother of Lanka king [[Ravana]]) was in love with Karkati, daughter of King of Patal Lok. When Ravana came to invite Karkati’s father and Kumbhakarna to fight with [[Rama]], Kumbhakarna refused to come until Ravana allowed him to marry Karkati. At last on the advice of [[Narada]], Ravana agreed and Kumbhakarna married Karkati. After marriage Kumbhakarna left Karkati to participate in the war. After Kumbhakarna’s death, Karkati gave birth to Kumbhakarna’s son; who was named as Bhimasura. Bhimasura did penance to get boon from [[Lord Brahma]]. He later challenged Lord Vishnu to fight with him. [[Lord Vishnu]] agreed and lost the war to keep Lord Brahma’s boon. This made Bhimasura very arrogant and he started conquering various kingdoms. He imprisoned the king Priyadharman (also called Kamrupeshwar) and his wife Dakshinadevi of [[Kamarupa|Kamrupa]].<ref>{{cite book|title=Shiva Puran 28-31 Adhyaya}}</ref> | According to Shiva Purana, [[Kumbhakarna]] (brother of Lanka king [[Ravana]]) was in love with Karkati, daughter of King of Patal Lok. When Ravana came to invite Karkati’s father and Kumbhakarna to fight with [[Rama]], Kumbhakarna refused to come until Ravana allowed him to marry Karkati. At last on the advice of [[Narada]], Ravana agreed and Kumbhakarna married Karkati. After marriage Kumbhakarna left Karkati to participate in the war. After Kumbhakarna’s death, Karkati gave birth to Kumbhakarna’s son; who was named as Bhimasura. Bhimasura did penance to get boon from [[Lord Brahma]] of unreal strength and to be not killed by Lord Vishnu by any means. He later challenged Lord Vishnu to fight with him. [[Lord Vishnu]] agreed and deliberately lost the war to keep Lord Brahma’s boon. This made Bhimasura very arrogant and he started conquering various kingdoms. He imprisoned the king Priyadharman (also called Kamrupeshwar) and his wife Dakshinadevi of [[Kamarupa|Kamrupa]].<ref>{{cite book|title=Shiva Puran 28-31 Adhyaya}}</ref> | ||
King Priyadharman and his wife were worshiping Lord Shiva even in prison. When Bhimasura sent his army to stop King worshiping, they were destroyed by rage of Lord Shiva. Bhimasura wanted to kill king Kamrupeshwar. When Bhimasura attacked the king busy in worship at this place, his sword fell on the Linga instead of the king. Instantly Lord Shiva appeared and killed Bhimasura. The sweat from his body formed a river, said to be the same steam which is running over the Jyotirlinga now. The place where king was worshiping Lord Shiva was named after this episode as Bhimeswar. On the request of the gods, sages and devotees, Lord Shiva agreed to reside there eternally by the name of Bhimashankar.<ref>[http://www.assamtribune.com/scripts/detailsnew.asp?id=mar0913/city07 The Assam Tribune: Shiva Ratri celebration at Bhimeswar dham] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150929212948/http://www.assamtribune.com/scripts/detailsnew.asp?id=mar0913%2Fcity07 |date=29 September 2015 }}</ref> | King Priyadharman and his wife were worshiping Lord Shiva even in prison. When Bhimasura sent his army to stop King worshiping, they were destroyed by rage of Lord Shiva. Bhimasura wanted to kill king Kamrupeshwar. When Bhimasura attacked the king busy in worship at this place, his sword fell on the Linga instead of the king. Instantly Lord Shiva appeared and killed Bhimasura. The sweat from his body formed a river, said to be the same steam which is running over the Jyotirlinga now. The place where king was worshiping Lord Shiva was named after this episode as Bhimeswar. On the request of the gods, sages and devotees, Lord Shiva agreed to reside there eternally by the name of Bhimashankar.<ref>[http://www.assamtribune.com/scripts/detailsnew.asp?id=mar0913/city07 The Assam Tribune: Shiva Ratri celebration at Bhimeswar dham] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150929212948/http://www.assamtribune.com/scripts/detailsnew.asp?id=mar0913%2Fcity07 |date=29 September 2015 }}</ref> | ||
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==Access== | ==Access== | ||
It is around 13 km from [[Guwahati]]. One has to go to Pamohi from NH 37 in Guwahati to reach Bhimeswar. The area is accessible by trekkers and magic cars from Gorchuk. Also Uber and Ola services take you to the main gate of the temple. Guwahati is well connected with other parts of the country by road, rail and air. Members of the Brahmon Sobha, a registered global society, perform "Rudra Yagna" & "Rudravishek Paath" on the occasion of MahaShivratri. The Assam State Transport Corporation ply buses to carry devotees to the Shrine from Gorchuk at regular intervals. | It is around 13 km from [[Guwahati]]. One has to go to Pamohi from NH 37 in Guwahati to reach Bhimeswar. The area is accessible by trekkers and magic cars from Gorchuk. Also Uber and Ola services take you to the main gate of the temple. Guwahati is well connected with other parts of the country by road, rail and air. Members of the Brahmon Sobha, a registered global society, perform "Rudra Yagna" & "Rudravishek Paath" on the occasion of MahaShivratri. The Assam State Transport Corporation ply buses to carry devotees to the Shrine from Gorchuk at regular intervals. | ||
<ref>http://www.assamtribune.com/scripts/spat.asp?id=2017/feb2317/BigPage5.jpg</ref> | <ref>http://www.assamtribune.com/scripts/spat.asp?id=2017/feb2317/BigPage5.jpg {{Dead link|date=February 2022}}</ref> | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||