Temples in Kolhapur

Religious sites and temples to visit in Kolhapur

  • Jyotiba Temple

    A major hilltop Shaivite shrine 20 km from Kolhapur, guardian deity of the Mahalaxmi, covered in pink gulal during its massive annual fair.

  • Kopeshwar Temple Khidrapur

    A 12th-century Hemadpanti masterpiece on the Krishna River at the Maharashtra-Karnataka border, known for its stunning Swarga Mandap and carved pillars.

  • Shri Mahalaxmi Temple

    A 7th-century Shakti Peetha and one of Maharashtra's most revered temples, housing the self-manifested black stone idol of Goddess Ambabai.