Daulatmangal Fort (Bhuleshwar Temple)Also called as Mangalgadh
Bhuleshwar is famous for the Hindu Temple of Lord Shiva, situated around 60 kilometers 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 by Choula Rulers. It must have ruined by invaders and reconstructed later (because the entrance of the temple is hided like gaimukhi buruj construction of Shivaji's time & in 13th century there was no need to hide entrance). The fort on which temple is situated is called as Daulatmangal fort some times referred as Manalgad. Black besalt (`AA type') rock was brought to construct this temple it is far superior as compared to surrounding brownish color basalt which high percentage of calcium (lime - Chuna). The fort is constructed during 1634 by Murar Jagdev who in 1630 looted Pune. It is well known& people tell he ploughed Pune with donkeys (It means he completely destroyed the place). It is said that after that Murar Jagdev built this fort to keep watch on Pune area.
This place has a shivaling below which you put Indian Sweets. It is said if they disappear your wish will be granted. Mostly it has been observed that no matter how much amount of sweet you put it disappears.
I have been to Bhuleshwar by Pune Saswad Route on Sunday 27th November 2011. It is around 56kms. It was little crowded due to Sunday. It takes 1 ½ hours to reach Bhuleshwar from Pune. Once can also go from Pune Solapur road to Bhuleshwar. It’s very beautiful place to visit. The road from Saswad to Bhuleshwar is in good condition. There are food stalls near temple. So food and water is no problem there. Best time to visit is from September to December to see greenery around otherwise one can visit this place in any season.
