About Kolhapur



Chhatrapati Sahu Museum

Chhatrapati Sahu Museum

Mahalaxmi Temple

Mahalaxmi Temple

Jyotiba Temple

Jyotiba Temple

Panhala Fort

Panhala Fort

Rankala Lake

Rankala Lake



Mahalakshmi Temple

Dedicated to the Hindu deity Amba Devi, Mahalakshmi Temple stands as the symbol of Hindu faith and devotion of this town. This temple was built during the 7th century under the reign of Chalukyas and is composed of beautiful carvings and sculptures on both the inner as well as outer walls. The temple compound is a mix of various styles of architecture and displays the images of Hindu deities like Vishnu, Shiv and Ganesha. It is believed that a visit to this temple can take you close to spiritual enlightenment. This temple speaks loudly of the historical importance of Kolhapur and should not be missed on the trip to this town.



Jyotiba Temple

Jyotiba Temple lies at an altitude of 3200 feet and is situated at around 16 km from the town of Kolhapur. Lord Jyotiba, who is the prime deity of this magnificent temple, is believed to be an Avatar of Lord Shiva. Every year on the two occasions of full moon, a huge fair is organized in the temple complex which attracts a significant number of local and outside visitors. For reaching this temple, you can avail private auto services which are easily available from Kolhapur at reasonable rates. This temple was built in the 1700s and holds a crucial mythological value among the devotees.