Nestled amidst the lush Sahyadri Range near Pune in Maharashtra, is one of the twelve revered Jyotirlingas dedicated to Lord Shiva. Surrounded by the dense forests of Bhimashankar Wildlife Sanctuary, this sacred pilgrimage site holds immense religious significance in Hinduism. The temple is believed to enshrine the divine energy of Lord Shiva in the form of a self-manifested lingam, symbolizing the cosmic power of creation and destruction.