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Presiding Deity
Lord Shiva (as Bhimashankar)
Typical Timings
4:30 AM – 9:30 PM
Main Festival
Maha Shivaratri
Significance
One of the twelve Jyotirlingas, nestled in the Sahyadri hills near Pune inside the Bhimashankar Wildlife Sanctuary.
What Makes It Special
A rare Jyotirlinga set inside a protected forest sanctuary, combining pilgrimage with a scenic Western Ghats trek.
Address
Bhimashankar Temple, Pune, Maharashtra, India
Timings and festival dates shift by day, season, and local calendar — please confirm with the temple or a regional source before you travel.
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