Mahalaxmi Temple Kolhapur

Rathotsav

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Navratra Mahotsav

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Kirnotsav

Kirnotsav (festival of Sun rays) is celebrated when the sun rays fall directly on the deity's idol at the time of sunset Read more...

| सर्व मंगलमांगल्ये शिवे सर्वार्थसाधिके शरण्ये त्र्यंबके गौरी नारायणि नमोस्तुते ||

Ambabai (Shri Mahalaxmi)

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Kolhapur famous as a divine destination – residence of Shri Mahalaxmi (Ambabai). One among the ‘Shaktipeethas’, Kolhapur attracts the pilgrims of the world. They visit Kolhapur to pray goddess Ambabai (Mahalaxmi) for a peaceful & healthy life. It is considered that the darshan of Shri. Balaji of Tirumala is incomplete without visiting goddess Mahalaxmi of Kolhapur. Read more...

About kolhapur

Kolhapur, the land of magnificent temples, is the religious pride of Maharashtra. Nested in the tranquil laps of the Sahyadri mountain ranges, it is situated on the banks of the river Panchganga. Also termed as a city of palaces and gardens, it is a historic Maratha city, with the Mahalakshmi temple forming the focus. Arts, aristocracy and graciousness, combined with culture stepped in spiritualism, education and modernization. Read more...

Mahalaxmi Temple Kolhapur

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Temple History

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Temple of Goddess Mahalakshmi was first constructed in Kolhapur in Chalukya period (550 A. D. to 660 A. D.) This is evident from the style of the idol’s sculpture. Also, some historians state that Goddess Mahalakshmi in the form of an idol was consecrated in Kolhapur temple during the reign of King Manglesh from the Chlukya Dynasty.

Royal Patronage

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Goddess Mahalakshmi and the city of Kolhapur are closely associated with each other. One of the ancient cities of India, Kolhapur is located in South Western Maharashtra (16042’00”N, 74013’60”E). Various ancient inscriptions mention Kolhapur as Kollapur, Kollpur, Kollgiri, Kolladigirpattan, and Kshullakpur. The word Kollpur originates from Kannada language. It Signifies Kolladari, a village located in a valley. Kolhapur city was formerly called Karveer Nagar. Reference to Karveer Nagar can be found in Kashikhand, Padma Purana, Devi Bhagwat, Harivansh Purana, Skand Purana and many other ancient books.