History of BhimaShankara temple

History of BhimaShankara temple Planning to visit Bhimashankara here are the details of How to reach the famous sixth jyothirling – BhimaShankara Temple along with that different Pooja Timings in beautiful BhimaShankara Temple. Along with that are you planning to stay at Bhimashankara here are details about the Accommodation in Bhimashankara Temple.

Epic Story of The BhimaShankara Temple – The Bhimashankara temple was constructed in architecture of Nagara Style which shows the Excellency of the talents. Here are the details About the Bhimashankara Temple The Bhimashankara temple is dates back to the 13th century and later it was developed by Sabhamandap in 18th century by Nana Phadnavis.

The Shikhara of the temple was constructed by Nana Phadnavis. The great leader Shivaji had made donations to the temple for the facilities to worship services.

History of BhimaShankara temple

Saint Jnaneshwar visited the Bhimashankara and Tryambakeshwar and like the temple very much.

We can see the huge bell in front of the temple this bell was placed by Chimaji Appa (he is the Brother of Bajirao Peshwa I and uncle of Nanasaheb Peshwa).

 

History Of Bhimashankara temple

 

Chimaji Appa won the war against the Portuguese from Vasai Fort and he collected these five bells from which one of them is offered at Bhimashankara and other bells he placed in front of a shiva temple on the banks of Krishna River, Omkareshwar Temple (pune), Ramlinga Temple (shirur) and Banshanker temple (pune).

History of BhimaShankara temple

Nana Padnis who belongs to Peshwa kingdom has improved this place to a great level and constructed a beautiful temple. For different Visiting places near Bhimashankara click here.

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