Mahalaxmi devi is decorated in exquisite jewels and draped in sarees.ĭuring special festivals, the floral decorations and lighting add to the grandeur of the temple complex. A stone lion, which is her steed stands behind her. The four-armed goddess holds a Matulinga fruit, mace, shield and a Marvel is the origin of the festival of “Kirnotsav” or Festival of sun rays. Window on the western wall of the temple which allows rays of the setting sun to illuminate the idol for 3 days, twice a year. Breaking away from tradition, the Devi faces west as opposed to north. Mahalaxmi idol is made of black stone and 3 feet in height. Today the temple is thronged by thousands of devotees from all over the country and during Mahalaxmi devi became the Deity of Maharashtra. Sambhaji Maharaj, the idol which had been hidden away to save it from Muslim invasions was re-discovered and reinstalled and eventually To time, features like new gates, Ganapati idol, Mahasaraswati mandir, Nagarkhana, deepmalas were added by various kings. Mahalaxmi temple’s long history passes through the reign of numerous kingdoms and Muslim invasions and has stood the test of time. More recently,Ĭhhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj were regular visitors here.
This temple was visited by number of ancient rulers belonging to Shilahara, Chalukyas & Yadavas of Devagiri. The temple was built in 634 CE by Chalukya ruler Karndeva in HemadpanthiĪrchitectural style. The legend and temple story – Mahalaxmi is one the many forms of Adishakti and this temple being one of the most ancient and popular ones, isĬounted amongst the most important places for worshippers of Shakti. Mahrashtra, is well connected to all other parts and transportation is easily accessible by road, rail & air. The city being one of the important commercial centres of
Location – Kolhapur is located about 376km from Mumbai and 233km from Pune. In Skanda Purana, the mention of the Devi is made as “Karaveera Nivasini” meaning one who resides at Karaveera, The Mahalaxmi temple or Ambabai Mandir in Kolhapur city of Maharashtra is counted amongst one of the 51 Shaktipeethas or Satipeethas,Īccording to Devi Purana.
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