Hi,
Bhuleshwar is famous for the Hindu Temple of Lord Shiva, situated around 55 kilometres from Pune. The temple is situated on a hill and was built in the 13th century. There are beautiful carvings on the walls.
Bhuleshwar has a mythological & historical significance. Originally , it was a fort which was called as 'Mangalgadh'. It is said that Devi Parvati danced for Lord Shiva and from here they went to Kailash and got married. This place is very crowded during Mahashivratri. Tawny Eagles migrate here from Pakistan and Indian Himalayan areas during winter in Himalayas but summer in Maharashtra. Temple was built during the period of 1230 AD during Yadava Rulers. It is believed that the temple was ruined by invaders and reconstructed later (because the entrance of the temple is hidden like Gaimukhi Buruj construction of Shivaji's time & In 13th century there was no need to hide entrance ). The fort on which the temple is situated is called as Daulatmangal fort some times referred as Mangalgad. Black basalt (`AA type') rock was brought to construct this temple it is far superior as compared to surrounding brownish color basalt which has high percentage of calcium (lime - Chuna). The fort was constructed in 1634 by Murar Jagdev who, in 1630, looted Pune. He then built the fort to keep a watch on the city.
Below are few snaps which I took during our visit:-
How to reach:
Bhuleshwar temple is located on Pune-Solapur highway, about 2 kms before Yawat take right turn . The road from Pune up to Yevat is in very good condition. From Yevat it is approximately 8 km of hilly ride, the road from Yevat till the hill top is in good condition.
Best wishes
Prashant Gupta
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