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A Jyotirlinga temple located in Pune, Maharashtra, Bhimashankar Temple is found at place from where the river Bhima starts its journey. Built in Nagara architectural style, the temple depicts modest and graceful temple architecture. According to Hindu mythology, Tripurasur, a demon did penance in the deepest jungle of Bhimashankar and pleased Lord Shiva who blessed him with the gift of immortality. He was told that he should use the blessing for the betterment of humans or else he will have to lose his life. In the course of time he forgot the condition and started disobeying the order of the Gods. To stop his evil deeds, Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati took a new form called Ardhanarishwara who ultimately killed Bhimashankar. It is after this incident that Bhimashankar turned into a revered religious site.