Welcome to Kolhapur Tourism
Kolhapur, the
land of magnificent temples, is the religious pride of Maharashtra. Nested in
the tranquil laps of the Sahyadri mountain ranges, it is situated on the banks
of the river Panchganga. Also termed as a city of palaces and gardens, it is a
historic Maratha city, with the Mahalakshmi temple forming the focus. Arts,
aristocracy and graciousness, combined with culture stepped in spiritualism,
education and modernization.
Founded by
Chhatrapati Tarabai, this princely state flourished under the reign of
Chhatrapati’s of Kolhapur, especially under the legendry Rajarshi Shahu
Chhatrapati Maharaj and Rajaram Chhatrapati Maharaj who set a vision and laid
the foundation of modern Kolhapur. The crowning glory of the district of
Kolhapur is the Ambabai (Mahalakshmi) Temple, where pilgrims in millions come
every year to seek her blessings. There is a strong belief after one worships
Lord Balaji at Tirupati, offering prayer to goddess Mahalakshmi is essential to
complete the pilgrimage.
Kolhapur, known
as 'Dakshin Kashi' is one of the most prosperous and joyous city of India in
Southern Maharashtra in western Ghats. Kolhapur, the town of goddess
Mahalakshmi is gifted with an incredible archeological & cultural heritage,
magnificent temples, monuments, forts, lakes and gardens. Kolhapur is world
famous for Kolhapuri Chappals & Jaggery. Flushed with tourists all around the
year ,city is equally famous for special Kolhapuri Misal and Kolhapur Rassa and
many more mouth watering delicacies.
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