There is a belief that the shrine was built over the Swayambhu Lingam (which can be described as the self-emitted Shiva Lingam). Away from the chaotic city life and peeking through the clouds of white, Bhimashankar can be termed an ideal spot for pilgrims.
It can be described as Lord Shiva that is believed to be worshipped in the form of a Ling
His wife was Parvati, who is also called Kali or Durga. In reality, she was an incarnation of Sati (or Dakshayani), the legendary daughter of god Daksha. Daksha did not like Sati’s wedding To Shiva
It is often called the heart of Vedas. The mahamrityunjaya mantra can lift people out of the pit of failure and help them think more clearly about their purpose in life.