Stock Photo - A sculpture in Bhuleshvar Temple (A Temple of Pandav Era) near pune (about 50 km), Maharashtra. Temple was built during the period of 1230 AD by Choula Rulers. It must have ruined by Muslim invader and reconstructed later (because the entrance of the temple is hided like gaimukhi buruj construction of King 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 refered as Manalgad. Black besalt (`AA type´) rock was brought to construct this temple it is far superior as compared to surrounding brownish color besalt 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 destoyed the place). It is said that after that Murar Jagdev built this fort to keep watch on pune area. The temple situated on a hill, was built during the era of Pandavas. Originally, it was a fort called as ´Mangalgadh´. The temple was built in 13th century. Here beautiful carvings dominate the walls from the beginning enhancing it´s stone structure. Bhuleshwar has historical significance as it is the place where Devi Parvati danced for Lord Shiva and after they went to Kailas and get married. The temple honors the deity, Mahadev. It has halls and chambers, pillars, sculptures and carvings inside. A cool darkness greets you as you enter and walk into the Nandi (Bull) mandap, the entrance, the sabha mandap, the meeting hall, the chauropi mandap, the square, and the inner sanctum. Where there’s enough natural light seeping through cracks and openings, one can feast one’s eyes on male and female figures. There are dancing girls, women playing instruments, males in disguise. But when the Moguls invaded the temple, many of them were desecrated, their limbs or torsos cut off. What we see are remnants, but with their beauty intact. The artisans’ work is breathtaking, awe-inspiring; one wonders how they could have done such impressive work when all they had at their disposal were crude tools. And harsh conditions. Was it a labor of love? As natural as the food they ate? They unleashed their sensual energies to celebrate life. It is a stupendous achievement that still stands with pride after the ravages of a millenium. Not only is the space inside sacred, but so is the silence that pervades the stark surroundings. Pune-Solapur highway,Yawat, Maharashtra, India.