BheemKund (The Mystery of Water Kund), Bajna Village, Madhya Pradesh, Indua

Bhimkund (also known as Neelkund) is a natural water tank and a holy place in Madhya Pradesh, India. It is located near Bajna village in Chhatarpur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is 77 km away from Chhatarpur by road in the Bundelkhand region. Bhimkund is a natural water source and a holy place that purportedly dates from the era of the Mahabharata. The water of the kund (tank) is so clean and transparent that one can clearly see fish swimming in the water. The kund lies in a cave, about 3 meters from the mouth. To the left of the entrance is a small Shivalinga. The pool is a deep indigo blue which contrasts with the red stone walls.

A story from the Mahabharata links Bhimkund with the Pandavas. Weary under the scorching Surya, Draupadi fainted of thirst. Bhim, the strongest of the five brothers, hit the ground with his gada water surged out and the pool came into being. The kund lies in an underground cave and is about 30m from the mouth. To the left of the entrance is a small Shivalinga. But what’s truly astounding here is that the roof of the cave has a small opening just above the Kund as this is the spot Bhim is said to have hit with his Gada. Another legend has it that the Vedic sage Narada performed the Gandharva Gaanam (celestial song) in praise of Lord Vishnu. Pleased with his devotion, Vishnu emerged from the kund and the water turned blue because of Vishnu’s dark complexion. The pool is also known as Neel Kund (blue pool) and Narada Kund (Narada's Pool). 

 

One of the most amazing fact is associated along with this place that Bheemkund is also an indicator of upcoming natural calamities, as examined by the locals. The water level in the Bheemkund rises above upto 15 meters of measure, and this indicates there is a natural calamity about to occur. At the time of Tsunami in 2004, the water level here rose by 15 feet and same is the case at the time of Nepal or other earthquakes.

There is saying that depth of BheemKund is limitless/endless and till date no one is able to find the actual depth of BheemKund. And this has been proved literally. The archaeologists and the excavators have their best to measure the limits of this Kund but none have succeeded. Few years ago a team from “Discovery channel” visited BheemKund and tried to calculate the depth of Kund but unable to do so. Except for weird creatures and species under water. It was also found that the source of water connected to this Kund has been not found till date.

By Rail – There is no railway station near Bajna village in less than 10 kms. However Bina Junction is the major railway station at a distance of 137 kms connected to all major zones.
By Air – Khajuraho Airport is the nearest to Bheemkund at a distance of 92 kms.

By Road – Take a taxi from Khajuraho or Chattarpur town to reach Bheemkund, The distance from Khajuraho to Bheemkund via road is 92 kms. and from Chattarpur town is 77 kms. Taxis are easily available from these places.