Bhuleshwar Temple

Coordinates: 18°26′09″N 74°14′28″E / 18.435874°N 74.241081°E / 18.435874; 74.241081
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For locality in Mumbai, see Bhuleshwar.
Bhuleshwar Temple
Shiv temple
Religion
AffiliationHinduism
DistrictPune
DeityShiva
Location
LocationMalshiras (माळशिरस)
StateMaharashtra
CountryIndia
Bhuleshwar Temple is located in Maharashtra
Bhuleshwar Temple
Location in Maharashtra
Geographic coordinates18°26′09″N 74°14′28″E / 18.435874°N 74.241081°E / 18.435874; 74.241081
Temple(s)1

The Bhuleshwar Temple is a

Maharashtra, India. The temple is situated on a hill and was built in the 8th century. There are classical carvings on the walls. It has been declared as a protected monument.[1]

The temple is also known for the folk-tale about it, when a bowl of sweet (

Shiva Ling, one or more of the sweets disappear.[2]

The temple also has an idol of Ganesha in female attire. It is popular as Ganeshwari or Lambodari or Ganeshyani.[2] Along with Ganesha, Shiv and kartikeyan female version available besides Ganesha. This temple is said to have been built in the 1200 century by King Krishnadevaraya. The temple figurines were attacked and disfigured by the Mughals.

Location and construction

Carvings of the temple

According to the

Adilshahi general, Murar Jagdev Pandit who, in 1630, looted Pune. He then built the fort to keep a watch on the city.[2]
The composition of light here is an interesting phenomenon especially for artists and photographers. It is created by an aisle having ornamental scriptures on the surrounding walls of the Garbhagriha & Antarala on one side & Devkulikas-cells built for various other deities-on the other. There are many tourists who come to see these historical temples.

Surroundings

Many birds migrate here and to Narayanbet, which is fifteen kilometers from here, during summer. The spot is hence visited by many bird-watchers.[2] There are many places to visit around Bhuleshwar Temple. Like Theur Ganapati Mandir, Ramdara Temple and Jejuri Temple.

Gallery

  • Bhuleshwar Temple: view from the foot of the hill
    Bhuleshwar Temple: view from the foot of the hill
  • Bhuleshwar Temple
    Bhuleshwar Temple
  • Bhuleshwar Temple: detail
    Bhuleshwar Temple: detail
  • Bhuleshwar Temple: Nandi
    Bhuleshwar Temple: Nandi

References

  1. ^ "List of the protected monuments of Mumbai Circle district-wise" (PDF). Archived from the original on 6 June 2013.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  2. ^
    ISBN 978-8179914458
    . Retrieved 7 May 2013.
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