How did Bhimashankar Jyotirlinga get its name?
Bhimashankar Jyotirlinga: The ideology of Jyotirlingas has
unique importance in Shravan. The position of Bhimashankar is
on 6th among the 12 significant Jyotirligas. This Jyotirlinga is situated
on a mountain called Sahyadri, around 110 km from
Pune, Maharashtra. Bhimashankar Jyotirlinga is otherwise called Moteshwar Mahadev.
It is accepted that just by visiting this Jyotirlinga one disposes
everything being equal.
It is located on the banks of the Bhima River and is viewed as a
wellspring of this stream. The legend about the presence of this
Jyotirlinga is identified with Bhima, child of Kumbhakarna. When Bhima
came to realize that he was the child of Kumbhakarna who was manifested
by Lord Vishnu as Lord Rama, he pledged to retaliate for Lord
Vishnu.
Why Lord Shiva killed the Bhima demon?
According to Shivpuran, there was a powerful demon named
Bhima in the ancient times. He was the son of
Kumbhakarna, the younger brother of Ravana. He became
very angry when he came to know that his father had died by
Lord Ram, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu. For the
purpose of tormenting Vishnu, he pleased Brahma by meditating.
After getting a boon from Brahma, that demon became very
powerful and he defeated Indra and other gods. After this he started
conquering the earth. Here he had a terrible war with
King Sudakshin of Kamrup country. In the end, Bhima defeated
and imprisoned King Sudakshin.
King Sudakshin was a devotee of Shiva. While in
captivity, he made a earthly Shivling and worshiped it. When
Bhima came to know about this, he became very angry and
reached there with the purpose of killing King Sudakshin. When
Bhima asked Sudakshin, what were you doing?
Then Sudakshin said that I am worshiping Lord Shankar, the
lord of this world. Seeing the devotion of King Sudakshin
towards Lord Shiva, as soon as Bhima shot a sword at that
Shivling, then Lord Shiva appeared there.
Lord Shiva appeared and said that - I am
Bhimeshwar and have appeared to protect my devotee. A
fierce battle took place between Lord Shiva and the demon
Bhima. In the end, Lord Shiva consumed Bhima and other
demons with just his hunk. Then the gods and sages prayed to
Lord Shiva that you should stay in this place forever.
Thus, Lord Shiva became stable as Bhimashankar Jyotirlinga
at that place after hearing the prayers of all.
Bhimashankar Jyotirlinga temple best time to visit
there?
If you are planning to visit
Bhimashankar Temple then the ideal time to
visit there from October to March after the
monsoon,deserting a floor covering of greenery and a
lovely climate. It is the ideal season to investigate
the
nature conservancy land and go for trekking as well..
By the way, you can come here at any time except
summer season.
Best place to stay at Bhimashankar Temple
The devotees who come here definitely stay for at least
three days. Every kind of arrangement has been made for
the devotees to stay here. Just a short distance from
Bhimshankar is Shinoli and Ghodgaon, where
you will get all kinds of facilities.
How to reach Bhimashankar Temple from Pune?
By Bus:
Bus facility and taxi
are easily available from Pune to reach
Bhimashankar Jyotirlinga temple. MRTC government buses run daily from 5 AM to 4 PM
from Pune, which you can easily reach Bhimshankar
temple by holding. Special buses are also arranged to
reach here on Mahashivratri or Shivaratri that comes
every month.
By Rail: The nearest railway station to the temple is
Pune. Buses and taxis are available from Pune to
Bhimashankar.
By Air: The interesting thing is that, there is also an airport in Pune itself. You
can take help of air service till Pune.
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