Bhuleshwar temple is an ancient temple devoted to Lord Shiva in Malshiras, Maharashtra. It is about 55 km away from Pune. It is offbeat template built on the top of a small hillock. The temple is said to have been built around 1230 A.D. by the Yadava ruler King Krishnadevray.
Bhuleshwar has a mythological & historical significance. Originally, it was a fort which was called as 'Mangalgadh', may be build to keep a watch on things going on around.
There is clear evidence for the reconstruction of the temple in a later period. It is said that the Mughal rulers destroyed parts of the temple, and the Marathas rebuilt it in the 17th century.
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| Bhuleshwar Temple near Pune |
This is my second visit to the temple, I visited it in June 2019. This time it was our sudden plan to visit the temple. We started our journey around 2pm from Pune and reached the destination around around 4pm.
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| Entrance |
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| Heavy Brass Bell at entrance |
My eyes were shined after seeing the first glimpse of grand and magnificent structure of the temple.
Bhuleshwar Shiva Temple is known for its exotic architecture. It is rich with sculptures, carvings, & idols, there is intricate carvings on the walls and ceilings. Every sculpture in this exquisitely decorated monument tells a story.
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| Pillar |
Black Basalt rock has been used for temple construction. The original temple vividly displays these temple sections with its own artistic features. It creates a calming ambience inside, even during the hot summers.
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| Entrance to the main temple |
The Shivalinga is in the center of the sanctum sanctorum, guarded by the majestic Nandi Bull.
The temple also houses idols of Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Vishnu. Bhuleshwar Temple has an idol of Ganesha, too, in female attire. It’s known as Ganeshwari, Lambodari or Ganeshyani.
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| Window |
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| Carvings at Pradakshina Path |
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