| It is believed
that once upon a time in the place called Kamrup a great devotee
by the name of King Kamrupeshwar would reside. He would be constantly
abandoned in the worship of Shiva. During the same, a demon
named Bhima emerged and started harassing the people. He had
heard many a things about the sublime devotion of Kamrupeshwar.
He wanted to kill King Kamrupeshwar. No sooner he attacked the
king absorbed in worship, his sword fell on the linga instead
of the king. Instantly Lord Ashutosh appeared and destroyed
Bhima along with his army.
Seeing this, all were elated. On the sincere request of the
gods and sages, he agreed to reside there eternally by the
name of Bhimashankar.
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