Mahalakshmi Temple, Kolhapur

Name: Mahalakshmi Temple
Address: Kolhapur, India

#7 among attractions in Kolhapur

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Mahalakshmi Temple is an important Hindu temple dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi, who resides here as Supreme Mother Mahalakshmi and is worshipped by locals as Ambabai. Goddess Mahalakshmi is the consort of Lord Vishnu. It is customary among Hindus to visit Tirumala Venkateswara Temple, Kolhapur Mahalakshmi Temple and Padmavathi Temple as a yatra. It is believed that visiting these temples as a pilgrimage helps achieve moksha. ()

Local name: महालक्ष्मी मंदिर, कोल्हापुर Completed: VII centuryCoordinates: 16°42'0"N, 74°13'60"E

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Day trips

Mahalakshmi Temple – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Khasbag Wrestling Stadium, New Palace, Mahalaxmi Temple, Jyotiba Temple.

0.7 miSW
Sport, Sport venue
Khasbag Wrestling Stadium, Kolhapur
18 min walk • Khasbag Stadium is a national wrestling stadium in Kolhapur city. This is a biggest Wrestling Stadium in India. The stadium was built in the time of Rajarshi Shahu Maharaj and is almost a hundred year old stadium. And this is heritage site also.
1.2 miN
Historical place, Art gallery, Museum
New Palace, Kolhapur
31 min walk • New Palace, Kolhapur is a palace situated in Kolhapur, in the Indian state of Maharashtra. The Palace took 7 years to complete, from 1877 to 1884, costing about seven lakhs of rupees. Being an excellent specimen of Indian architecture built in black polished stone, it has been an attraction for tourists.
0.8 miSW
16°41'43"N • 74°13'21"E
Mahalaxmi Temple, Kolhapur
20 min walk • Architecture, Temple, Park
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Temple
Jyotiba Temple, Kolhapur
1 min walk • Jyotiba Temple is a holy site of Hinduism near Wadi Ratnagiri in Kolhapur district of Maharashtra state in western India. The deity of the temple is known by the same name. An annual fair takes place on the full moon night of the Hindu months of Chaitra and Vaishakha.
0.7 miSW
Architecture
Bhavani Mandap, Kolhapur
19 min walk • Bhavani Mandap is a historical building situated in the walled city center of Kolhapur in southern Maharashtra, India. It is located near the famous and mammoth Mahalaxmi Temple on the west.
~1890 ftSE
Museum
Siddhagiri Gramjivan Museum, Kolhapur
10 min walk • Siddhagiri Gramjivan Museum at Kaneri, Kolhapur district, Maharashtra, is a sculpture museum. The full name is Siddhagiri Gramjivan Museum. It is situated at Shri Kshetra Siddhagiri Math, a campus built around the Moola-Kaadsiddheswar Shiva temple.
0.5 miS
Sport, Sport venue, Arenas and stadiums
Rajarshi Shahu Stadium, Kolhapur
14 min walk • Rajarshi Shahu Football Stadium is a historic football stadium in Kolhapur, Maharashtra, India.
0.6 miSW
Sport, Sport venue
Shri Chhatrapati Shivaji Stadium, Kolhapur
15 min walk • Shri Chhatrapati Shivaji Stadium or Kolhapur Cricket Association Ground is a cricket ground in Kolhapur, Maharashtra. The stadium has hosted many of first-class and List A matches for Maharashtra cricket team. The stadium is owned and managed by Kolhapur Cricket Association.
0.6 miE
Universities and schools
Rajaram College, Kolhapur
15 min walk • Rajaram College, Kolhapur is a government college affiliated to Shivaji University in Kolhapur. It offers junior college-level courses such as 11th & 12th, bachelor degree level courses such as in science, humanities, languages and arts and offers an MA in Psychology and Home science.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Mahalakshmi Temple?

Nearby attractions include Jyotiba Temple, Kolhapur (1 min walk), Siddhagiri Gramjivan Museum, Kolhapur (10 min walk), Rajaram College, Kolhapur (15 min walk), Bhavani Mandap, Kolhapur (19 min walk).

How to get to Mahalakshmi Temple by public transport?

The nearest stations to Mahalakshmi Temple:

Train

Shri Chatrapati Shahu Maharaj Terminus (9 min walk)

Bus

Kolhapur Central Bus Stand (18 min walk)
Rankala Bus Stand (27 min walk)