Place : Kolhapur (Maharastra)
Part of the Body Fallen : Eyes
Name of Shakti : Mahalakshmi Devi
Description :
Kolhapur is located in Kolhapur district and is well connected with Pune, 240 km north. It is on the national highway between Bangalore and Pune. It is situated on the banks of the Panchganga river and is full of ancient temples and shrines. Goddess Mahalakshmi resides in Kolhapur, and is been a famous holy place right from ancient times pilgrims from far and near have continued to flock here in their thousands year after year. So great was indeed its repute that it was known as ’Dakshin Kashi,’ the Kashi of the south.
The four Shakti Peethas of Maharashtra are Tuljapur enshrining Bhavani, Kolhapur enshrining Mahalakshmi, Mahur enshrining Mahamaya Renukaand Saptshringi enshrining Jagadamba.
About the Temple:
Location: Mahadwar Rd, B Ward, C Ward, Kolhapur, Maharashtra 416012
Country: India
Nearest Airport: Mumbai(BOM),pune
Built-In: 600 to 700 A.D.(7th century CE)
Built-By: Chalukya,Karnadeva
Deity: Mahalakshmi (Lakshmi)
Architectural Styles: Hemadpanti architecture
Festivals: Kirnotsav, Rathotsav, Lakshmi Puja, Lalita Panchami, Navratri, Diwali, Varalakshmi Vratham
Temple Timings:6am–10pm
Best Time To Visit: June to August.