History Behind mahalaxmi temple

 An abode of strength and peace, the Mahalaxmi temple is located in Kolhapur. 

It is one of the 51/108 major shaktipeethas that are important shrines dedicated to Godness parvati in the form of shakti. The mahalakshmi temple has the distinction of being one of the 51 shaktipeethas in the Indian subcontinent. 

Festivals of mahalakshmi Temple 🌸

"Kirnatsav" (the festival of sun Rays)  is celebrated  in the Mahalakshmi Temple at Kolhapur, when the rays of the sun fall directly on the deity of at the time of  sunset,it is said that the sun god pays his homage to devi Ambabai for three days in a year.  This is on the occasion of "Ratha saptami".

It is not surprising that even the rays of a setting sun pay homage to Goddess Mahalakshmi Ambabai as the life of a human being revolves around illumination and prosperity. It is the architects excellence, which was done more than 1000 year's ago, and can still be observed. Every year during Navratri, on the fifth day of Lallitpanchami, a  palkhi procession is taken from the mahalakshmi temple to Temblai mandir at Temblai hill. 

Temple timing :

9.00 AM to 12.00 Noon

4.00 pm to 7.00 PM

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