भामचंद्र डोंगर संत तुकाराम महाराजांची तपोभूमी : Bhamacandra Cave Temple at Bhamboli

भामचंद्र डोंगर संत तुकाराम महाराजांची तपोभूमी On the mountain called Bhamacandra, at Bhamboli in Pune district, a few caves have been excavated during the medieval period. This location is only 40 km from Pune and 11 km from Dehu village. These caves are important for the Vārakarī sect, and they have been accorded pilgrimage status by the government. As per his Abhaṅgas, Sant Tukāram Mahārāja, the famous Vārakarī saint of the seventeenth century, would meditate in a mountain cave here. He once resolved to meditate for 15 days on this 'Bhāmbagirī' (Bhāmacandra) mountain, on his favourite deity, Vīṭṭhala, in his quest to attain nirvāṇa. During this time, he faced grave dangers from snakes, scorpions, and tigers but remained steadfast in his meditation. Ultimately, he was rewarded with a vision of the formless Vīṭṭhala. A sculpture commemorating this event can be found in one of the caves. About the caves: Six caves/natural dwellings can be found at the foot of a tall, massive ridge on Bhāmcandra mountain. Two of these are natural caves, and others show evidence of excavation. Also, five water cisterns are excavated in the complex. The first water cistern is appropriately excavated and known as 'Sītā’s bath' (Sītecī Nahāṇī). Here are the details of the four most important caves. Conclusion: Overall, this site is a pilgrimage paradise for the followers of the Vārakarī sect and tourists, and it looks particularly stunning during monsoons. Although these caves are simple, they hold great significance in Maharashtra's cultural and religious sphere due to Saint Tukāram's presence on the site. The presence of caves, carvings, and ruins on Bhāmcandra mountain suggests a rich history spanning from the 15th to the 18th centuries. These Hindu religious caves show the last phase in developing rock-cut cave architecture in Western India. Places mentioned - Pune T H A N K Y O U Thank you so much for watching this video and I hope you enjoyed it! Music Used in this Video : Youtube Music Library Track Title : Mirage Artist : Chris Haugen Images Credits : Images generated through Meta AI Social Link : Instagram /   / anvattwata   Commentary/ Naration, Host and Writter : Madhura Ipte ►YouTube - Anvatt Wata ►Facebook - Madhura Ipte ►Instagram- Anvatt Wata / Madhura Ipte Commentary/ Naration, Host and Writter : Madhura Ipte Editor : Tejas Ipte Copyright Disclaimer: - Under section 107 of the copyright Act 1976, allowance is mad for FAIR USE for purpose such a as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statues that might otherwise be infringing. Non- Profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of FAIR USE.