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The Bhimashankar Temple ,Maharashtra

 The Bhimashankar Temple in Maharashtra is a revered Jyotirlinga, one of the twelve divine manifestations of Lord Shiva. Here’s an in-depth look: 🌄 Location & Natural Setting of The Bhimashankar Temple:- Situated in the Sahyadri (Western Ghats) at around 3,250 ft (934 m) above sea level, near Bhorgiri village in Khed taluka, about 125 km from Pune . Enveloped by the lush Bhimashankar Wildlife Sanctuary, a biodiversity hotspot known for the Malabar giant squirrel and dense evergreen forests . The sacred Bhima River emerges from a kund near the temple—believed to have formed from Lord Shiva’s sweat during the mythical Tripurasura battle . 🕉️ Myth and Spiritual Legends of The Bhimashankar Temple:- Tripurasura Legend: Demon Tripurasura terrorized the cosmos. Lord Shiva, in his form as Bhimashankar, destroyed him, forming the river Bhima through his sweat . Bhima the Demon: Another tale speaks of an asura named Bhima, slain by Shiva here, hence the temple’s name. Some link it ...