The Shri Ambabai Temple of Kolhapur, also known as the Mahalakshmi Temple, is one of the most famous ancient temples of India. The temple belongs, architecturally, to the Kannada Chalukya empire, and may have been first built circa 700 AD. It is one of the four Shakti Peethas of Maharashtra.
New Palace, also known as the Maharaja’s Palace, was constructed in 1877–1884. Its architecture offers the visitors a combination of Jain and Hindu influences from Gujarat and Rajasthan, and local Rajwada style. The Chhatrapati Shahu Museum in the palace is also worth a visit.
Rankala Lake is a picturesque lake in the heart of Kolhapur. Sandhya Math was built on the banks of this lake. Towards the north side of this lake there is “Shalini Palace” and towards north-east, “Padmaraje Gardens” makes the scene of this lake enchanting.
The Panhala Fort lies 20 km away from the main city of Kolhapur. The Indo-Islamic style fort is famously known for being residences to the great Maratha ruler, Shivaji ; and the Queen Regent of Kolhapur, Tarabai. This place is not only a must-visit for the people who love exploring historic locations but also for those who love to trek. The sight from atop the hill on which the Panhala fort stands is also a spectacular one.
Jyotiba Temple is a holy Hindu shrinenear Wadi Ratnagiri in Kolhapur. The temple is named after holy deity Jyotiba (Dattatreya), who is an incarnation of Tridev (Brahma, Vishnu, Mahesha) and Jamadagni. The temple is situated at a height of 3124 feet above sea level and is dedicated to Jyotiba (Dattatreya).
Siddhagiri Math has a history going back more than 1300 years and is one of the most important religious and tourist places in Kolhapur. It has is a sculpture museum spread over 7 acres.
Kopeshwar Temple, Khidrapur, is a masterpiece of Chalukyan temple architecture. Dedicated to Lord Shiva, it is built on the banks of River Krishna. The shrine boasts of beautiful architecture with various intricate carvings on the interior and exterior walls.
Kumbhoj is the name of an ancient city located in Kolhapur. A mammoth 28 feet tall, monolith statue of Bahubali stands two kilometers away from Kumbhoj City. According to mythology, an ascetic saint Shri Bahubali Maharaj lived here almost 250 years ago. This site has been named as Kumbhoj Bahubali in memory of this great Saint. This is a famous Jain pilgrimage centre and believed to be an Atishaya Kshetra – place of miracles.
Shalini Palace was built during 1931-34 and named after Princess Shrimant Shalini Raje of Kolhapur.The palace, which is now a 3-star hotel, positions magnificently on the west bank of the Rankala Lake and overlooking its spectacular beauty.It is built from black stone and Italian marble. The palace is elegantly constructed to showcase the grandeur of the Royals from Kolhapur.
International tourist destination is just 230 kms from Kolhapur. Plan your trip accordingly.
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