Bhim Bhadak Cave — Attraction in Rajasthan

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Bhim Bhirak is an ancient Cave and a place of worship and meditation, located in the hills near Kayalana lake at the approx. distance of 10 km from Jodhpur Railway station. It is a saying that Pandavas had come to this place for refuge and to hide from Korvas during the period of their exile (अज्ञातवास), so this place is named after Pandav Bheem.

‘Bhidak’ (Bhirak) means a place of shelter under a huge rock in local dialects of Rajasthan.

Bhim Bhirak Cave is 60 ft. long and its average height is 7 ft. This cave ends in a dome shaped circular Temple where an idol of Goddess Bhagavati (one of the forms of Vaishnavi-Mata) is situated since the Vedic-era. Devotees visit this temple from all over the world and perform Vedic and Tantric Pooja, Sacred Fire Ceremonies, Mantra-chanting and Meditation there.

This picturesque Cave is surrounded by wild-life and is famous for as a picnic spot amongst local people. You can see hundreds of Hanuman Langoors (monkeys) and wild boars roaming here.

The rocky terrain and the breathtaking view of this place has made this place as a easy to approach #Camping-site, where #AdventureSports loves gather for #Camping, #Rock-climbing, #Trekking, #Nature-walk, #Picnic.

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The Bhim Bhadak cave temple is inside a military radar area but can be daily visited from 7 am- 7 pm. Walk under a giant rock roof with lot of bird cages and nests, listen the prayers echo, discover a 4-7 feet high cave tunnel with hundreds of bats. Watch the feeding of hundreds of wild boars and monkeys. Climb on the top of the cave. Enjoy the view to Jodhpur, the Mehrangarh Fort and nearby Kayalana lake. No photos outside the cave! No shoes inside the cave!

As the main monk Mahant Omanand told us, this cave shall be more than 3.5 million years old. In old times there was a sea with the name "Tithes". This cave was close to the sea.

The Bhim Bhadak Cave has been named after a historial story from the time of Mahabharat, more than 5000 years ago. "Pandav" (5 brothers) have been in a dangereous situation when they found safety in this cave. One of this brothers name was "Bhim". And "Bhadhak" belongs to an old Rajasthani language and means "cave". This is how the name of this cave become "Bhim Bhadak".

A dirty road goes up to a blue gate with a military post. You might be asked for your ID, Photos are strictly prohibeted in the military area but allowed inside the temple area. Follow the road up to the hill next 750 m. Close to the hill top TURN RIGHT to a more dirty road and...

Jodhpur. A huge 'Shivling' weighing 3200 kg is enshrined in the 'Bhimbhadak' Shiva temple in the hills of Bada Bhakhar forest area, in front of Kaylana lake. It is considered to be the biggest Shivling in Jodhpur. When seen from a distance, Bhimbhadak looks like a huge rock. The natural structure is such that it seems as if this huge boulder is swinging from one side to the other. Legend has it that during the Mahabharata period, the Pandavas performed penance for five days under the Bhim Bhadak hill during a year of exile. There is also a Vaishnav Mata temple in a cave beneath the rock. Bhimbhadak has been the abode of saints and sages for centuries. At present, access to the Bhim Bhadak site under the Army is allowed only after showing the identity card at the check post and entering the name and address in the register. According to historians, Maharaja Mansingh of Jodhpur also did penance for some time under Bhimbhadak hill for mental peace. Swami Swaroopanand did penance for 40 years in 'Hans Nirvana' monastery located...