If you are going to Maharashtra, do not miss one of the three Jyotirlinges of Lord Shiva present here, Bhimashankar Jyotirling. Known as the Bhimashankar Shiv Temple, this temple is located in Shirdaon village near Pune. It is also known as the Moteshwar temple.
In Maharashtra, the famous politician Nana Fadnavis of the period of Peshwas provided a modern form by making the shrine and peak in this temple. That is, in the case of architecture, this temple is a mixed form of modern and ancient civil style. Here the carving of Amba-Ambika made from Buddha style, Bhimashankar at the height of 1034 feet of Manmad, the special bell made by Nana Fadnavis in Hemodanti is also worth seeing.
Apart from this, the sights around the temple are also very beautiful. Here you can also see the views of Bombay Point, Sakshi Vinayak, Gupta Bhimashankar, Hanuman Tank and Hawthorne Point. Gupta Bhimashankar is the source of the river Bhima. The forest is a forest protected area where you can see many kinds of beautiful birds, wildlife and flowers, plants. Apart from this, there is also a rare animal named Shakeru. Thanks to the beauty of this place, not only devotees having unwavering faith in Shiva but foreign tourists also come here.
The best time to visit this Shiva Temple, about 127 kilometers away from Pune, is considered between August and February. Many Dharmashalas and hotels have been opened in Bhimashankar area for devotees and tourists. There are thousands of devotees coming here on the day of Mahashivaratri. Many tourists prefer to stay in nearby Shinoli and Ghoggaon.