Mahalakshmi
महालक्ष्मी मंदिर, कोल्हापुर
“Considered one of the principal Shakti Peethas.”
Coordinates
16.70°N · 74.23°E
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Notice
Navratri crowding
As one of the principal Shakti Peethas (the 'three and a half' peethas), Kolhapur's Ambabai temple draws very large crowds during Sharad Navratri and on festival days. Expect long queues and traffic restrictions.
Read the official noticeIntroduction
ahalakshmi Temple (also known as Ambabai Mandir) is an important Hindu temple and shakti peeth dedicated to Goddess Mahalakshmi, who is worshipped by locals as Ambabai. Goddess Mahalakshmi is the consort of Maha Vishnu and it is one of shakta pithas in India. It is believed that Ambabai have appeared to kill demon Kolhasur here.
History
The temple of the goddess Mahalakshmi was built by the Chalukya king Karnadeva in 634 CE.
About the deity — Lakshmi
Lakshmi, also known as Shri, is one of the principal goddesses in Hinduism, revered as the goddess of fortune, wealth, prosperity, beauty, fertility, sovereignty, and abundance. She, Parvati, and Sarasvati form the trinity of goddesses called the Tridevi.
Read more about [Lakshmi](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lakshmi).
How to reach
Located in: Kolhapur, Maharashtra.
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Plan your visit
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Before you go
Darshan timings & booking
The temple is generally open for darshan from about 4:30 AM to 11:00 PM and entry is free. Special darshan/seva can be booked in advance only through the official temple website; avoid third-party booking sites.
Kirnotsav (Festival of Sun Rays)
During Kirnotsav, the rays of the setting sun pass through a western window and fall directly on the goddess's face for a few fixed days each year. Exact dates shift slightly annually — check the official site before planning a visit timed to it.
Where it stands
Kolhapur, Kolhapur, Maharashtra
16.70000°, 74.23333°
Sources & attribution
- Wikipedia: Mahalakshmi Temple, Kolhapur — CC-BY-SA 3.0
- Wikidata: Q3595240 — CC0
This article's initial draft was assembled from the open-source data above. Reviewed editorially before publication.
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